August 2024 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Certain genetic variants and pathways are linked to hair loss.
62 citations,
January 2009 in “Biochemistry” Vitamin D receptor binds similarly to natural and synthetic ligands, affecting gene regulation.
October 2018 in “Vestnik dermatologii i venerologii” Certain growth factors affect hair loss in women and could be targeted for treatment.
5 citations,
February 2017 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” 4-O-Methylhonokiol helps protect skin cells from growth-stopping effects of a protein by regulating growth-related pathways.
32 citations,
June 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Olive leaf compound oleuropein helps grow hair in mice.
8 citations,
July 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” Excessive sun protection might cause frontal fibrosing alopecia by disrupting skin immune balance.
37 citations,
March 2006 in “Regulatory Peptides” Mice skin has components that could help with hair growth and might be used for diabetes treatment.
6 citations,
November 2017 in “Scientific reports” The R343H mutation in the VDR gene causes vitamin D-resistant rickets with alopecia by impairing specific gene activity.
124 citations,
July 2012 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” Targeting androgen receptors could be a promising way to treat skin disorders with fewer side effects.
10 citations,
February 2008 in “Photochemistry and photobiology” Vitamin D receptor can control the hairless gene linked to hair loss even without vitamin D.
182 citations,
November 2017 in “Molecular Aspects of Medicine” The PDGF/PDGFR pathway is a potential drug target with mixed success in treating various diseases, including some cancers and fibrosis.
November 2011 in “APMIS. Acta pathologica, microbiologica et immunologica Scandinavica./APMIS” Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
1 citations,
March 2023 in “Science Translational Medicine” Blocking a certain signal in the gp130 receptor can improve tissue healing and lessen osteoarthritis symptoms.
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February 2009 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” 5α‐reductase isozymes are crucial for prostate development and health, and targeting them can help prevent and treat prostate issues.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The treatment showed significant hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients without side effects.
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March 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
9 citations,
January 2015 in “Current problems in dermatology” Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
June 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Young women in West Bengal, India, with PCOS often have estrogen resistance, leptin receptor issues, folate deficiency, T2DM, and acanthosis, commonly linked to obesity.
72 citations,
January 2003 in “American Journal of Pathology” A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
43 citations,
August 2016 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Eupafolin nanoparticles help protect skin cells from damage caused by air pollution.
Low-level laser therapy may help stem cells grow and function better, aiding in healing and tissue repair.
January 2025 in “Cellular & Molecular Biology Letters” Eicosanoids are crucial for skin health, and targeting their pathways may help treat skin conditions.
17 citations,
December 2019 in “Stem Cells International” Bioactive molecules show promise for improving skin repair and regeneration by overcoming current challenges with further research.
5 citations,
June 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Feathers are useful for researching growth, regeneration, and the effects of treatments like chemotherapy on hair loss.
May 2020 in “Authorea (Authorea)” Olfactory receptors found outside the nose may offer new treatments for diseases like cancer and help in wound healing and hair growth.
32 citations,
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” STAT5 activation is crucial for starting the hair growth phase.
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.
5 citations,
February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
29 citations,
October 2020 in “eLife” Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
3 citations,
October 2019 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Hair loss in men is mainly caused by hormones and genes, and while current treatments can slow it down, they can't fully stop it.