26 citations
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February 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that cutaneous pyridoxal 5'-phosphate hydrolase activity may be carried out by an enzyme different from the classical tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase in human and mouse skin.
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November 2008 This chapter discusses the production, metabolism, and mechanism of action of Vitamin D, including its role in calcium and phosphate metabolism and its function in the epidermis and hair follicles, without presenting new research findings.
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January 2009 in “Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University” This study found that vitamin D regulates cholesterol metabolism and may influence prostate cancer development through mechanisms affecting prostate cell growth and sex hormone metabolism.
July 2026 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review suggests that female and male hair loss patterns differ due to hormonal influences, metabolic factors, and genetic loci, with female pattern hair loss potentially occurring without androgen influence, highlighting the need for distinct clinical management approaches.
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June 2011 in “Molecular and cellular endocrinology” This review discusses the regulation and function of vitamin D and its receptor in skin cells, highlighting their roles in processes such as proliferation inhibition, differentiation, and innate immunity, but reports no new results.