research Cuticular damage to African–American hair during relaxer treatments – A microfluorometric and SEM Study
Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Testosterone up-regulates vacuolar ATPase expression and functional activities in vas deferens of orchidectomized rats
Testosterone increases acidification in the vas deferens by up-regulating V-ATPase.
research Activation of temperature-sensitive Ca2+-permeable TRPV3 channels by natural ï¡-hydroxyl acids causes exfoliation for skin-resurfacing
Natural α-hydroxyl acids cause skin exfoliation by activating TRPV3 channels.
research New ideas on root hair growth appear from the flanks
Root hair growth happens in bursts, not continuously.
research Role of Endolysosomes in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 Infection and Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pathogenesis: Implications for Potential Treatments
Targeting endolysosomes may help treat COVID-19.
research The Effect of Oral Care Foams and a Spray on Salivary pH Changes after Exposure to Acidic Beverages in Young Adults
Rinsing with oral care products or tap water helps neutralize acidity from Coca-Cola, but both are equally effective.
research How Does pH Fit in with Oscillating Polar Growth?
pH, calcium, and reactive oxygen species regulate plant cell growth, with key roles for NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane H+-ATPases.
research Impact of acid straightener's pH value in the hair fiber properties
Lower pH straighteners change hair more but weaken it.
research Increased lactate dehydrogenase activity is dispensable in squamous carcinoma cells of origin
High lactate dehydrogenase activity is not necessary for the growth of squamous cell carcinoma.
research Iron-Deficiency Anemia During Childhood
Children need early diagnosis and treatment for iron-deficiency anemia to prevent learning problems and promote health.
research Abstracts
Finasteride significantly increases scalp hair and prevents hair loss in young and middle-aged men.
research Effect of acidifier on performance and serum biochemical indices in fur ring minks
1.5% lactic acid improved mink growth and health best.
research Potential health risk and levels of heavy metals in water resources of lead–zinc mining communities of Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria
Water near Abakaliki mines has high toxic metal levels, posing health risks.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research Recent advances on the mechanisms of kidney stone formation (Review)
Kidney stones form due to factors like urine concentration, calcium deposits, hormones, gut bacteria, and immune response.
research Comparative Proteomics Indicates That Biosynthesis of Pectic Precursors Is Important for Cotton Fiber and Arabidopsis Root Hair Elongation
Pectin biosynthesis is essential for the growth of cotton fibers and Arabidopsis root hairs.
research Macrophages Regulate Schwann Cell Maturation after Nerve Injury
Macrophages help heal nerves by aiding the maturation of Schwann cells and are important for nerve repair.
research R hodococcus equi: Clinical Manifestations, Virulence, and Immunity
Rhodococcus equi causes severe pneumonia in young foals, and effective vaccines are needed due to foals' weak immune responses.
research K channel therapeutics at the bedside
Potassium channel openers are effective in treating heart conditions, high blood pressure, pulmonary diseases, bladder issues, and hair loss, but more selective drugs are needed.
research Role of cholesterol sulfate in epidermal structure and function: Lessons from X-linked ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Air Pollution, Autophagy, and Skin Aging: Impact of Particulate Matter (PM10) on Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Air pollution (PM10) increases skin inflammation and aging by reducing collagen and may trigger a repair response in skin cells.
research Delivery of Tissue-Targeted Scalpels: Opportunities and Challenges for In Vivo CRISPR/Cas-Based Genome Editing
Using CRISPR for gene editing in the body is promising but needs better delivery methods to be more efficient and specific.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
research Cutaneous and Mucosal Manifestations Associated with Celiac Disease
Celiac disease can cause skin problems that may get better with a gluten-free diet.
research Recent advances in nanocarrier-loaded gels: Which drug delivery technologies against which diseases?
Nanocarrier-loaded gels improve drug delivery for cancer, skin conditions, and hair loss.
research Androgens in women
Androgens play a complex role in skin conditions like acne and hair loss in women, and normal blood levels don't always show true androgen status.
research Glutamine Metabolism Controls Stem Cell Fate Reversibility and Long-Term Maintenance in the Hair Follicle
Glutamine metabolism affects hair stem cell maintenance and their ability to change back to stem cells.
research Novel synthesis of nicotinamide derivatives of cytotoxic properties
Newly made nicotinamide compounds could potentially treat cancer.
research Recent studies on the delivery of hydrophilic drugs in nanoparticulate systems
Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
research The non-neuronal and nonmuscular effects of botulinum toxin: an opportunity for a deadly molecule to treat disease in the skin and beyond
Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.