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GlossaryTachykinin

family of neuropeptides involved in pain and inflammation

Tachykinins are a family of neuropeptides that act as neurotransmitters and are involved in various physiological processes, including pain transmission, inflammation, and the regulation of smooth muscle contraction. They bind to specific receptors, such as the neurokinin receptors, to exert their effects. An example of a tachykinin is Substance P, which plays a key role in the body's response to stress and injury.

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Neuroimmunoendocrine Circuitry of the Brain-Skin Connection

research Neuroimmunoendocrine Circuitry of the Brain-Skin Connection

293 citations, November 2005 in “Trends in Immunology”

Stress can worsen skin conditions and stop hair growth by affecting the body's stress response system.

The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target

research The Murine Hair Follicle Is a Melatonin Target

September 2004 in “Experimental dermatology”

Melatonin directly affects mouse hair follicles and may influence hair growth.

Sequence-Structure Based Phylogeny of GPCR Class A Rhodopsin Receptors

research Sequence-Structure Based Phylogeny of GPCR Class A Rhodopsin Receptors

57 citations, May 2014 in “Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution”

The research found how GPCR Class A Rhodopsin receptors are related and suggested possible substances they interact with.

Neuronal Plasticity of the Brain-Skin Connection: Stress-Triggered Up-Regulation of Neuropeptides in Dorsal Root Ganglia and Skin via Nerve Growth Factor-Dependent Pathways

research Neuronal Plasticity of the Brain-Skin Connection: Stress-Triggered Up-Regulation of Neuropeptides in Dorsal Root Ganglia and Skin via Nerve Growth Factor-Dependent Pathways

66 citations, July 2007 in “Journal of Molecular Medicine”

Stress increases certain chemicals in the skin and nerves, which might worsen skin conditions.

Foot Shock Stress Prolongs the Telogen Stage of the Spontaneous Hair Cycle in a Non-Depilated Mouse Model

research Foot Shock Stress Prolongs the Telogen Stage of the Spontaneous Hair Cycle in a Non-Depilated Mouse Model

31 citations, April 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Stress in mice delays hair growth and treatments blocking substance P can partly reverse this effect.

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