April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.
75 citations,
August 2018 in “Biochemical pharmacology” Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
2 citations,
May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biodegradable polymers can improve cannabinoid delivery but need more clinical trials.
May 2023 in “Frontiers in chemistry” Zolpidem shows up in hair from the top back of the head after one dose and fades over time, suggesting it gets into hair through blood and sweat.
2 citations,
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The Asiatic lion has very low genetic diversity and unique genetic traits, highlighting the need for its conservation.
6 citations,
June 2012 in “PloS one” A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.
421 citations,
January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
34 citations,
October 2014 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
13 citations,
October 2017 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” Optimizing the structure of a specific compound greatly improved its effectiveness and precision for treating diabetic complications.
3 citations,
January 2019 in “Dermatology and therapy” Scalp massages may help stabilize or regrow hair in people suffering from hair loss, regardless of age, gender, or use of other treatments.
2 citations,
January 2019 in “Medizinische Genetik” The document reports findings on genetic research, including ethical concerns about genome editing, improved diagnosis of mitochondrial mutations, solving inherited eye diseases, confirming gene roles in epilepsy, linking a gene to aneurysms, and identifying genes associated with age-related macular degeneration.
14 citations,
September 2019 in “Saudi pharmaceutical journal” Microparticles help caffeic acid stay longer in hair follicles for better treatment of folliculitis.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
1341 citations,
January 2014 in “Cardiology Research and Practice” Managing metabolic syndrome needs both lifestyle changes and medical treatments.
417 citations,
September 2005 in “PLoS biology” Understanding gene expression in hair follicles can reveal insights into hair growth and disorders.
260 citations,
July 2010 in “Cell” Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
242 citations,
February 2016 in “Science” Hair loss and aging are caused by the breakdown of a key protein in hair stem cells.
212 citations,
May 2012 in “Genes & Development” Planarian regeneration begins with a specific gene activation caused by injury, essential for healing and tissue regrowth.
139 citations,
December 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell” Male hormones affect COVID-19 severity and certain drugs targeting these hormones could help reduce the risk.
132 citations,
January 2017 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Fat-derived stem cells show promise for skin repair and reducing aging signs but need more research for consistent results.
124 citations,
December 2016 in “Pharmaceuticals” TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
123 citations,
November 2012 in “Stem cells” MicroRNA-302 helps improve the conversion of body cells into stem cells by blocking NR2F2.
116 citations,
May 2013 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Hair grows faster in the morning and is more vulnerable to damage from radiation due to the internal clock in hair follicle cells.
87 citations,
July 2018 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research” Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
80 citations,
April 2011 in “Plant physiology” White lupin uses specific genes to grow root hairs and access phosphorus when it's scarce.
77 citations,
July 2020 in “Cell” Muscles and nerves that cause goosebumps also help control hair growth.
77 citations,
February 2017 in “Stem Cell Reports” SHISA6 helps maintain certain stem cells in mouse testes by blocking signals that would otherwise cause them to differentiate.
72 citations,
November 2012 in “PloS one” The protein folliculin, involved in a rare disease, works with another protein to control how cells stick together and their organization, and changes in this interaction can lead to disease symptoms.
71 citations,
January 2019 in “International journal of biological sciences” Exosomes from dermal papilla cells help hair growth by making hair follicle stem cells multiply and change.