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    GlossaryTranscription Co-activator

    protein that helps activate gene expression by binding to transcription factors

    A transcription co-activator is a protein that helps turn on the expression of specific genes by binding to transcription factors, which are proteins that directly interact with DNA. While co-activators do not bind to DNA themselves, they facilitate the assembly of the transcription machinery, enhancing the efficiency of gene transcription. This process is crucial for regulating various biological functions, including hair growth and the response to conditions like alopecia.

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      The JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: From Bench to Clinic

      research The JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway: From Bench to Clinic

      489 citations, November 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy”
      The JAK/STAT pathway is important in cell processes and disease, and JAK inhibitors are promising for treating related conditions.
      Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Plasticity in Epithelia

      research Stem Cell Heterogeneity and Plasticity in Epithelia

      129 citations, May 2015 in “Cell Stem Cell”
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      Targeting the Wnt Pathways for Therapies

      research Targeting the Wnt Pathways for Therapies

      112 citations, January 2014 in “Molecular and cellular therapies”
      Blocking the Wnt pathway could lead to new treatments for cancer and tissue repair but requires careful development to avoid side effects.
      The Role of Smads in Skin Development

      research The Role of Smads in Skin Development

      59 citations, March 2008 in “˜The œjournal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
      Smad-4 and Smad-7 are key in hair follicle development, with other Smads being less important.
      Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals

      research Biology of Melanocytes in Mammals

      3 citations, November 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”
      Melanocytes are important for skin and hair color and protect the skin from UV damage.

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      Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      community Diffuse hair loss and scalp biopsies

      in Research  692 upvotes 4 months ago
      Scalp biopsies are crucial for diagnosing hair loss conditions like Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) and retrograde hair loss, as treatments like finasteride and dutasteride may not be effective if other conditions are present. Combining PPAR-GAMMA agonists with retinoids could improve treatments for conditions like Lichen Planopilaris.

      community HLT Megathread on HMI-115 (key takeaways in comments)

      in Research/Science  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      HMI-115, a newly discovered hair loss treatment that could potentially be effective for those with diffuse thinning and telogen effluvium. It is based on prolactin receptor antagonist signaling and has already undergone Phase I trials in women, with potential commercialization by 2027.

      community Adrogens and Covid-19

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The possible increased risk of severe Covid-19 cases in men due to higher androgen levels, and how taking medications such as finasteride, dutasteride, spironolactone, enzalutamide, or canabidiol might help mitigate the severity of the disease.