research Developing Stratified Epithelia: Lessons from the Epidermis and Thymus
The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
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research A Role for the TGF-β/BMP Co-Receptor Endoglin in the Molecular Oscillator That Regulates the Hair Follicle Cycle
Endoglin is crucial for proper hair growth cycles and stem cell activation in mice.
research Suppression of Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling by EGF Receptor Is Required for Hair Follicle Development
Blocking Wnt/β-catenin signaling with EGF receptor is necessary for proper hair growth.
research The Role of Lysophosphatidic Acid in the Physiology and Pathology of the Skin
Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
research Retinoid-Mediated Stimulation of Steroid Sulfatase Activity in Myeloid Leukemic Cell Lines Requires RARα and RXR and Involves the Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase and ERK-MAP Kinase Pathways
Retinoids increase steroid sulfatase activity in leukemia cells through RARα/RXR and involves certain pathways like phosphoinositide 3-kinase and ERK-MAP kinase.
research Hes1 Regulates Anagen Initiation and Hair Follicle Regeneration Through Modulation of Hedgehog Signaling
Hes1 protein is important for hair growth and regeneration, and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
research Assessment of Vitamin D Receptors in Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia
Low vitamin D receptor levels found in hair loss patients; topical vitamin D treatment suggested.
research The Antiandrogenic Effect of Finasteride Against a Mutant Androgen Receptor
Finasteride may improve prostate cancer treatment outcomes.
research Migration Inhibitory Factor in Conditioned Medium from Human Umbilical Cord Blood-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Stimulates Hair Growth
Substance from human umbilical cord blood cells promotes hair growth.
research Spironolactone and XPB: An Old Drug with a New Molecular Target
Spironolactone, a heart and liver drug, has new uses including cancer treatment, viral infection prevention, and skin condition improvement.
research Short-Term Responses of Soybean Roots to Individual and Combinatorial Effects of Elevated CO2 and Water Deficit
Elevated CO2 can lessen the negative impact of water shortage on soybean roots and affects specific genes.
research A Case of Inflammatory Nonscarring Alopecia Associated With the Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nilotinib
A cancer drug called nilotinib might cause hair loss due to inflammation around hair follicles.
research Acyl-CoA Binding Protein and Epidermal Barrier Function
ACBP is essential for healthy skin and fur by maintaining the skin's barrier function.
research Association of AR rs6152G/A Gene Polymorphism With Susceptibility to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Chinese Women
A certain gene variant may increase the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese women.
research Vitamin D Receptor-Mediated Control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless Gene Expression in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetics
Combining skin tissue pathology with genetics has greatly improved the diagnosis and understanding of certain skin diseases.
research Update on the Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia, Female Pattern Hair Loss, and Alopecia Areata: Implications for Molecular Diagnostic Testing
Genetic factors affect hair loss, and molecular testing may help predict, diagnose, and treat it.
research The Epithelial Stem Cell Niche in Skin
Skin's epithelial stem cells are crucial for repair and maintenance, and understanding them could improve treatments for skin problems.
research Expression and Functional Relevance of Melatonin Receptors in Hair Follicle Biology
Melatonin receptors in hair follicles help regulate hair growth and could treat hair loss.
research A Comprehensive Review of Biochemical Factors in Herbs and Their Constituent Compounds in Experimental Studies on Alopecia
Herbs might help with hair loss, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.
research The Pioneer Factor SOX9 Competes for Epigenetic Factors to Switch Stem Cell Fates
SOX9 helps determine stem cell roles by interacting with DNA and proteins that control gene activity.
research COVID-19, Androgens, and Androgenic Alopecia
COVID-19 may worsen with androgens; anti-androgen drugs could help.
research Analysis of the Expression Pattern of the Carrier Protein Transthyretin and Its Receptor Megalin in the Human Scalp Skin and Hair Follicles: Hair Cycle-Associated Changes
The proteins transthyretin and megalin are more present in the growth phase of hair, suggesting they might affect hair health and growth.
research The Promoter of an Androgen Dependent Gene in the Hamster Flank Organ
Researchers found a gene in hamsters that responds to male hormones and may be indirectly controlled by them.
research Testicular Steroidogenesis: Production and Regulation of Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone
Genetic defects in testosterone production can cause hormonal and developmental disorders, and more research is needed to understand androgen regulation and develop safer treatments.
research Hereditary Vitamin D-Resistant Rickets in Lebanese Patients: The p.R391S and p.H397P Variants Have Different Phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research LncRNA-miRNA-mRNA Regulatory Networks in Skin Aging and Therapeutic Potentials
ceRNA networks offer potential treatments for skin aging and wound healing.
research Role of the Wnt Signaling Pathway in Keratoacanthoma
The Wnt signaling pathway is not a major factor in the development of keratoacanthoma, a type of skin tumor.
research Differential Activity of 2-Methylene-19-Nor Vitamin D Analogs on Growth Factor Gene Expression in Rhino Mouse Skin and Comparison to All-Trans Retinoic Acid
Some vitamin D analogs can thicken skin and reduce pore size like a common acne treatment, with one analog also affecting skin growth factors.
research A Smart Deoxyribozyme-Based Fluorescent Sensor for In Vitro Detection of Androgen Receptor mRNA
Scientists made a sensor that can detect a specific type of RNA related to androgen receptors quickly and accurately.