research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
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research Recreation of a Hair Follicle Regenerative Microenvironment: Successes and Pitfalls
Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression, with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case-Control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Effects of a Gintonin-Enriched Fraction on Hair Growth: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study
Gintonin-enriched fraction promotes hair growth and could be a potential alopecia treatment.
research Cleave But Not Leave: Astrotactin Proteins in Development and Disease
Astrotactin proteins are important for brain and skin development and are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders.
research Many Paths to Alopecia via Compromised Regeneration of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Different problems with hair stem cell renewal can lead to hair loss.
research Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant
Mutations in Plcd1 and Plcd3 together cause severe hair loss in mice.
research Thy1 Marks a Distinct Population of Slow-Cycling Stem Cells in the Mouse Epidermis
A specific group of slow-growing stem cells marked by Thy1 is crucial for skin maintenance and healing in mice.
research Alopecia as a Systemic Disease
Hair loss can indicate or worsen with systemic diseases, and treating the underlying condition is important.
research TR3 Is Preferentially Expressed by Bulge Epithelial Stem Cells in Human Hair Follicles
TR3 is mainly found in hair follicle stem cells and may be involved in hair loss.
research Morphogenetic Mechanisms in the Cyclic Regeneration of Hair Follicles and Deer Antlers from Stem Cells
Hair follicles and deer antlers regenerate similarly through stem cells and are influenced by hormones and growth factors.
research A New Locus for Hereditary Hypotrichosis Simplex Maps to Chromosome 13q12.12-12.3 in a Chinese Family
A new genetic area linked to a rare hair loss condition was found on chromosome 13 in a Chinese family.
research Alopecia Areata Universalis After Phenobarbital-Induced Anticonvulsant Hypersensitivity Syndrome
A 3-year-old boy lost all his hair due to a rare reaction to phenobarbital, but it grew back after steroid treatment.
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 A Volatile Producing Bacillus Subtilis Strain from the Rhizosphere of Haloxylon Ammodendron Promotes Plant Root Development
Bacillus subtilis strain WM13-24 helps plant root growth through volatile compounds.
research Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 in Adult Hair Follicle Stem Cells Is Dispensable for Hair Regeneration
Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 is not needed for hair regeneration.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects Through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research Rapid Genetic Analysis of Epithelial-Mesenchymal Signaling During Hair Regeneration
The method quickly analyzes hair growth genes and shows that blocking Smo in skin cells stops hair growth.
research Evaluation of Apoptosis Regulatory Markers in Androgenetic Alopecia
Apoptosis may contribute to hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
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 Bald Thigh Syndrome in Sighthounds: Revisiting the Cause of a Well-Known Disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Techniques for the Discovery and Evaluation of Drugs Against Alopecia
We need better treatments for hair loss, and while test-tube methods are helpful, they can't fully replace animal tests for evaluating new hair growth treatments.
research Cyclical Dermal Micro-Niche Switching Governs the Morphological Infradian Rhythm of Mouse Zigzag Hair
Mouse zigzag hair bends form due to a 3-day cycle of changes in hair progenitors and their environment.
research Molecular Signaling and Nutritional Regulation in the Context of Poultry Feather Growth and Regeneration
Good feather growth in poultry needs the right balance of proteins, amino acids, minerals, and vitamins.
research Integration of Ethylene and Auxin Signaling and the Developmental Consequences of Their Crosstalk
Ethylene and auxin hormones interact in complex ways that are essential for plant growth and development.
research Genome Array on Differentially Expressed Genes of Skin Tissue in Cashmere Goat at Early Anagen of Cashmere Growth Cycle Using DNA Microarray
Researchers found 24 genes that change significantly and affect cashmere growth in goats; this could help increase cashmere production.
research Detection of a Novel Missense Mutation in Atrichia with Papular Lesions
Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene linked to a rare hair loss condition.
research Supportive Oncodermatology: Addressing Dermatologic Adverse Events Associated with Oncologic Therapies
Cancer survivors often experience worse skin problems from treatment than expected, and working with dermatologists could help improve their condition.
research Hair Transplantation in Mice: Challenges and Solutions
Researchers successfully transplanted hair follicles in mice, which survived well and helped in wound healing.
research Partial Proteasome Inhibitors Induce Hair Follicle Growth by Stabilizing Beta-Catenin
Certain inhibitors applied to the skin can promote hair growth by maintaining a key hair growth signal.