research PNKP Is Required for Maintaining the Integrity of Progenitor Cell Populations in Adult Mice
PNKP is essential for keeping adult mouse progenitor cells healthy and growing normally.
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research Cornification
Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
research Spermidine/Spermine-N1-Acetyltransferase: A Key Metabolic Regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research Activation of Polyamine Catabolism Profoundly Alters Tissue Polyamine Pools and Affects Hair Growth and Female Fertility in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase
Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
research Immunolocalization of 5α-Reductase Isozymes in Acne Lesions and Normal Skin
The study found that the enzyme linked to acne is present in the same areas of both acne-affected and normal skin.
research Allopregnanolone Is Required for Prepulse Inhibition Deficits Induced by D1 Dopamine Receptor Activation
Allopregnanolone is needed for certain brain processing issues caused by D1 dopamine receptor activation.
research Prostaglandin Metabolism in Human Hair Follicle
Human hair follicles can make and process prostaglandins, which may affect hair growth.
research CBL1-CIPK26-Mediated Phosphorylation Enhances Activity of the NADPH Oxidase RBOHC, but Is Dispensable for Root Hair Growth
A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
research Uromedic® Pumpkin Seed Derived Δ7-Sterols, Extract and Oil Inhibit 5α-Reductases and Bind to Androgen Receptor In Vitro
Pumpkin seed products may help improve prostate and bladder health by blocking certain enzymes and hormone receptors.
research Proteomics Demonstration That Histone H4 Is a Colchicine-Induced Retro-Modulator of Growth and Alkaline Phosphatase Activity in Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Culture
Histone H4, released by cells exposed to colchicine, can cause hair loss by inhibiting cell growth and enzyme activity.
research Hyaluronic Acid-FGF2-Derived Peptide Bioconjugates for Suppression of FGFR2 and AR Simultaneously as an Acne Antagonist
The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
research Androgens and Androgen Receptor Action in Skin and Hair Follicles
Male hormones and their receptors play a key role in hair loss and skin health, with potential new treatments being explored.
research Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Entry Through the ACE2/TMPRSS2 Pathway: A Promising Approach for Uncovering Early COVID-19 Drug Therapies
Blocking the virus's entry into cells by targeting certain pathways could lead to early COVID-19 treatments.
research Modulation of Glucocorticoid Action and the Treatment of Type-2 Diabetes
Targeting glucocorticoid action might help treat type-2 diabetes, but human trials are needed.
research Pharmacokinetic Parameters and Mechanisms of Inhibition of Rat Type 1 and 2 Steroid 5α-Reductases: Determinants for Different In Vivo Activities of GI198745 and Finasteride in the Rat
GI198745 is more potent and longer-lasting than finasteride, potentially better for treating hair loss.
research In Vitro Assembly Properties of Human Type I and II Hair Keratins
Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
research A Rare Association of Mauriac Syndrome and Van Wyk-Grumbach Syndrome in a Young Saudi Girl with Poorly Controlled Type 1 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism: A Case Report and Brief Literature Review
A young Saudi girl with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes and hypothyroidism had two rare conditions, Mauriac syndrome and Van Wyk–Grumbach syndrome.
research Protoporphyrin IX: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Protoporphyrin IX is useful in cancer treatment but can cause health problems if not properly regulated.
research Cystatin M/E Is a High Affinity Inhibitor of Cathepsin V and Cathepsin L by a Reactive Site Distinct from the Legumain-binding Site
Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
research Relationships Between Cerebrospinal Fluid GABAergic Neurosteroid Levels and Symptom Severity in Men with PTSD
Lower levels of certain brain chemicals are linked to worse PTSD symptoms in men.
research Promotion of Homology-Directed DNA Repair by Polyamines
Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
research Hair-Growth-Promoting Effect of Conditioned Medium of High Integrin α6 and Low CD71 Positive Keratinocyte Cells
A special mix from certain skin cells can help hair grow by making hair root cells grow faster and activating growth signals.
research TSPO Activation Modulates the Effects of High Pressure in a Rat Ex Vivo Glaucoma Model
Activating TSPO helps protect the retina from damage caused by high eye pressure in glaucoma.
research Identification of a Cyclosporine-Specific P450 Hydroxylase Gene Through Targeted Cytochrome P450 Complement Disruption in Sebekia Benihana
A gene in Sebekia benihana, CYP-sb21, is needed for a specific reaction on the drug Cyclosporine A, which could be important for hair growth without affecting the immune system.
research Glucose Metabolism Regulates Expression of Hair-Inductive Genes of Dermal Papilla Spheres via Histone Acetylation
Hair growth genes work better with more glucose due to changes in gene-regulating markers.
research Development of Finasteride Polymer Microspheres for Systemic Application in Androgenic Alopecia
Finasteride microspheres help reduce hair loss for up to eight weeks with fewer side effects.
research Sulforaphane, L-Menthol, and Dexpanthenol as a Novel Active Cosmetic Ingredient Composition for Relieving Hair Loss Symptoms
A mix of sulforaphane, L-menthol, and dexpanthenol could help increase hair growth and reduce hair loss.
research Gene Therapy: Recent Advances and Applications in Dermatology
Gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders and cancer, but faces technical challenges.
research George Ernest Rogers 1927–2021
George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
research The Experimental Study on the Effect of Herbal Extracts on Hair Growth and Acne
Rubus coreanum may help hair growth but not through the tested mechanisms, and none of the herbal extracts help with acne.