research Mitochondrial DNA 10158T>C Mutation in a Patient with Mitochondrial Encephalomyopathy with Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes Syndrome
A patient with a rare disease had a unique genetic mutation linked to their symptoms.
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90-120 / 136 resultsresearch Mutations in Homocysteine Metabolism Genes Increase Keratin N-Homocysteinylation and Damage in Mice
Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
research Selenium And Its Inorganic Compounds: BAT Value Documentation, 2011
Selenium is essential for health, but too much or too little can cause problems; blood selenium levels are a good measure of intake.
research Human Hair Keratin Responds to Oxidative Stress via Reactive Sulfur and Supersulfides
Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.
research Coexistence of Dermatomyositis and Alopecia Areata: Insight into Pathogenesis
DM and AA may share a common cause.
research Highlights From the Literature
Apoptosis, not oxidative stress, is linked to aging in mice with mtDNA mutations.
research Evidence That Myc Activation Depletes the Epidermal Stem Cell Compartment by Modulating Adhesive Interactions with the Local Microenvironment
Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
research Impaired Wound Healing in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing the Activin Antagonist Follistatin in the Epidermis
Overexpressing follistatin in mice delays wound healing and reduces scar size.
research In Human Skin, UVB Initiates Early Induction of IL-10 Over IL-12 Preferentially in the Expanding Dermal Monocytic/Macrophagic Population
UVB exposure in human skin causes macrophages to produce more IL-10 and less IL-12, leading to immunosuppression.
research Targeted Overexpression of the Angiogenesis Inhibitor Thrombospondin-1 in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Prevents Ultraviolet-B-Induced Angiogenesis and Cutaneous Photo-Damage
Overexpressing thrombospondin-1 in mice skin prevents UVB-induced skin damage.
research Germline Mutation in ATR in Autosomal-Dominant Oropharyngeal Cancer Syndrome
A specific ATR gene mutation is linked to a hereditary oropharyngeal cancer syndrome.
research The RAIG Family Member, GPRC5D, Is Associated With Hard-Keratinized Structures
GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
research The Chemokine SDF-1/CXCL12 Regulates the Migration of Melanocyte Progenitors in Mouse Hair Follicles
SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
research Long And Short Non-Coding RNA And Radiation Response: A Review
Non-coding RNAs could help detect and treat radiation damage.
research Molecular Genetics of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR Pathway in Genodermatoses: Diagnostic Implications and Treatment Opportunities
The document concludes that understanding genetic mutations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for certain genetic skin disorders.
research IL-36γ Drives Skin Toxicity Induced by EGFR/MEK Inhibition and Commensal Cutibacterium Acnes
A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
research Scientific Opinion on the Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Selenium
Adults should not consume more than 255 micrograms of selenium per day to avoid risk of hair loss and other side effects.
research Opposing Impacts on Healthspan and Longevity by Limiting Dietary Selenium in Telomere Dysfunctional Mice
Low selenium levels can extend lifespan but worsen health issues.
research Neural Progenitor Cell-Derived Nanovesicles Promote Hair Follicle Growth via miR-100
Tiny particles from brain cells help hair grow by targeting a specific hair growth pathway.
research The Use of Auto-Antibody Testing in the Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Practical Approach for the Pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research Integrated miRNA-mRNA Analysis Reveals Regulatory Pathways Underlying the Curly Fleece Trait in Chinese Tan Sheep
Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
research Hairless Plays a Role in Formation of Inner Root Sheath via Regulation of Dlx3 Gene
Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
research Endoplasmic Reticulum in Health and Disease: The 12th International Calreticulin Workshop, Delphi, Greece
The workshop discussed the role of a protein called calreticulin in health and disease, its potential as a treatment target, and its possible use as a disease marker.
research Laminin-511, Inducer of Hair Growth, Is Down-Regulated and Its Suppressor in Hair Growth, Laminin-332 Up-Regulated in Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is partly due to decreased laminin-511 and increased laminin-332.
research Valproate: Its Effects on Hair
Valproate can cause hair loss and changes in hair appearance, but may help regrow hair when applied topically.
research Long-Term Administration of Triterpenoids From Ganoderma Lucidum Mitigates Age-Associated Brain Physiological Decline via Regulating Sphingolipid Metabolism and Enhancing Autophagy in Mice
Taking triterpenoids from Ganoderma lucidum over a long time can help slow down brain aging and improve overall health in mice.
research Expression Profile Analysis of MicroRNAs During Hair Follicle Development in the Sheep Fetus
Ten miRNAs may play key roles in starting secondary hair follicle development in sheep foetuses.
research Montagna Symposium 2014: Skin Aging - Molecular Mechanisms and Tissue Consequences
The symposium concluded that understanding the molecular mechanisms of skin aging could lead to better clinical practices and treatments.
research Regenerative Medicine Strategies for Hair Growth and Regeneration: A Narrative Review of Literature
New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Oxidative Stress: From Bench to Bedside
Oxidative stress worsens PCOS by damaging cells and disrupting metabolism, suggesting antioxidant treatments might help.