research Sex Hormones and Related Compounds, Including Hormonal Contraceptives
The document concludes that sex hormones and related compounds have various effects on health, with both potential benefits and risks.
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research Heterozygous FOXN1 Variants Cause Low TRECs and Severe T Cell Lymphopenia, Revealing a Crucial Role of FOXN1 in Supporting Early Thymopoiesis
FOXN1 gene variants cause low T cells and immune issues from birth.
research Microenvironmental Reprogramming of Thymic Epithelial Cells to Skin Multipotent Stem Cells
Scientists turned rat thymus cells into stem cells that can help repair skin and hair.
research The Structure and Organization of Lanceolate Mechanosensory Complexes at Mouse Hair Follicles
Lanceolate complexes in mouse hair follicles are essential for touch and depend on specific cells for maintenance and regeneration.
research DKK1 Mediated Inhibition of Wnt Signaling in Postnatal Mice Leads to Loss of TEC Progenitors and Thymic Degeneration
Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
research Synaptic Processes and Immune-Related Pathways Implicated in Tourette Syndrome
The research suggests that Tourette syndrome is linked to both brain signaling and immune system pathways.
research Role of Stem/Progenitor Cells in Reparative Disorders
Adult stem cells are important for tissue repair and have therapeutic potential, but more research is needed to fully use them.
research Morphogenesis and Maintenance of the 3D Thymic Medulla and Prevention of Nude Skin Phenotype Require FoxN1 in Pre- and Post-Natal K14 Epithelium
FoxN1 gene is essential for proper thymus structure and preventing hair loss.
research A Possible Role of Keratinocytes of Skin and Mucous Membranes in Prion Propagation and Transmission
Skin cells might help spread prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
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New findings suggest targeting IL-23 could treat psoriasis, skin cells can adapt to new roles, direct conversion of skin cells to blood cells may aid cell therapy, removing certain tumor cells could boost cancer immunotherapy, and melanoma may have many tumorigenic cells, not just cancer stem cells.
research Monitoring of Clinical Signs in Goats with Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
Goats with BSE or scrapie show varying symptoms, and using only clinical signs may not detect all scrapie cases.
research P63 Targeted Deletion Under the FOXN1 Promoter Disrupts Pre- and Post-Natal Thymus Development, Function, and Maintenance, and Induces Severe Hair Loss
Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
research FOXN1: A Master Regulator Gene of Thymic Epithelial Development Program
The FOXN1 gene is crucial for developing immune cells and preventing immune disorders.
research Transcriptional Regulation of the Thymus Master Regulator Foxn1
Foxn1 gene regulation is crucial for thymus development but not for hair growth.
research Lineage Potential, Plasticity, and Environmental Reprogramming of Epithelial Stem/Progenitor Cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.
research Synaptic Processes and Immune-Related Pathways Implicated in Tourette Syndrome
The study found that Tourette Syndrome may be linked to certain immune system processes and synaptic signaling.
research FOXN1 Deficient Nude Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
research Biological Significance of FoxN1 Gain-of-Function Mutations During T and B Lymphopoiesis in Juvenile Mice
FoxN1 overexpression in young mice harms immune cell and skin development.
research Clinical and Neuropathogenetic Aspects of Human African Trypanosomiasis
The document concludes that diagnosing and treating Human African Trypanosomiasis is challenging, but new treatments like fexinidazole are promising.
research Epidermal Stem Cells Manipulated by pDNA-VEGF165/CYD-PEI Nanoparticles Loaded Gelatin/β-TCP Matrix as a Therapeutic Agent and Gene Delivery Vehicle for Wound Healing
The gelatin/β-TCP scaffold with nanoparticles improves wound healing and skin regeneration.
research FOXN1 Deficiency: From the Discovery to Novel Therapeutic Approaches
New treatments for immune disorders caused by FOXN1 deficiency are promising.
research Signaling Couples Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence With Reduced Histone H3 K4/K9/K27me3 for Proper Tissue Homeostasis
Certain signals are important for reducing specific chemical markers on hair follicle stem cells during rest periods, which is necessary for healthy hair growth.
research Developing Stratified Epithelia: Lessons from the Epidermis and Thymus
The skin and thymus develop similarly to protect and support immunity.
research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Clinical, Pathological, and Molecular Features of Classical and L-Type Atypical BSE in Goats
Both classical and L-type atypical BSE from cattle can infect goats with different incubation times, and tests can distinguish between the two strains.
research Disposable Instrumentation: The Future of Hair Restoration Surgery
Disposable instruments could be the future of hair restoration surgery to eliminate disease risk, but they require careful preparation and proper training.
research Surface Modification and Endothelialization of Biomaterials as Potential Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications
Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.
research The North American Menopause Society Recommendations for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
The NAMS 2014 recommendations guide healthcare providers on treating health issues in midlife women, emphasizing individualized care and informed decision-making.
research Cell-Type-Specific Chromatin States Differentially Prime Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumor-Initiating Cells for Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
research First Use of Thymus Transplantation Therapy for FOXN1 Deficiency (Nude/SCID): A Report of 2 Cases
Thymus transplantation successfully restored immune function in infants with FOXN1 deficiency.