research 5α-Reductases in Human Physiology: An Unfolding Story
Enzymes called 5α-reductases have many body functions and need more research to safely use inhibitors.
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research P6590Androgenic effects on ventricular repolarization: a translational study from pharmacovigilance databases to iPSC-cardiomyocytes
Androgen-deprivation therapies increase the risk of certain heart conditions, but testosterone treatment may help.
research 361 p120-catenin regulates epidermal inflammation in a cadherin-dependent manner
p120-catenin helps control skin inflammation by regulating cadherin levels.
research Caspase-1 Level Is Higher in the Scalp in Androgenetic Alopecia
Higher caspase-1 levels found in balding scalps; reducing it may help treat hair loss.
research 284 Deciphering the pathogenesis of central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
CCCA in women of African ancestry may be caused by PADI3 gene mutations and intense hair grooming.
research Genomewide analysis of copy number variants in alopecia areata in a C entral E uropean cohort reveals association with MCHR 2
MCHR2 gene duplications may be linked to alopecia areata.
research In‐silico Screening of ATP‐competitive Inhibitory Activities of Phytochemicals against Janus Kinase 3 and Its In‐vitro Evaluation
Poncirin is a promising inhibitor of Janus Kinase 3, potentially better than tofacitinib.
research Effect of androgen on nitric oxide synthase positive neurons in the medial preoptic area
Androgen, especially DHT, is crucial for erectile function in rats by affecting specific brain neurons.
research Mechanotransduction in Androgenetic Alopecia: An *In Silico* Repositioning Study of PIEZO1 + MLCK Axis Using Cofolding and Pilosebaceous Single-Cell Atlas Constraints
Targeting the PIEZO1 and MLCK axis may offer a new treatment for hair loss.
research The action of diazoxide and minoxidil sulphate on rat blood vessels: a comparison with cromakalim
Diazoxide, minoxidil sulphate, and cromakalim relax rat blood vessels by opening K+ channels, with some differences in their actions.
research Fibroproliferative genes are preferentially expressed in central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
Genes linked to fibrosis are more active in people with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.
research Nonclassic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: An Overview
Nonclassic congenital adrenal hyperplasia is a common genetic disorder that can cause a range of symptoms and requires personalized treatment.
research Endothelium-Derived Relaxing Factor and Minoxidil: Active Mechanisms in Hair Growth
Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body chemical.
research Analysis of androgen receptor expression and activity in the mouse brain
Androgen receptors in the mouse brain may explain cognitive and mood changes in prostate cancer treatment.
research Forsythiaside A Activates AMP-Activated Protein Kinase and Regulates Oxidative Stress via Nrf2 Signaling
Forsythiaside A helps protect cells and liver from damage by reducing oxidative stress and boosting antioxidants.
research Comment: GENETIC ANALYSIS OF 5 α REDUCTASE TYPE II ENZYME IN RELATION TO OXIDATIVE STRESS IN CASES OF ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA IN A SAMPLE OF EGYPTIAN POPULATION
research Structural & functional studies of L-PGDS and SMPDL3A enzymes in lipid signaling family
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Novel anti-aging gene NM_026333 contributes to proton-induced aging via NCX1-pathway
The gene NM_026333 slows down aging by affecting the NCX1 pathway and could be targeted for anti-aging treatments.
research Tumor suppressor activity of ODC antizyme in MEK-driven skin tumorigenesis
Antizyme slows skin tumor growth by reducing cell growth in mice.
research Baiting Proteins with C60
C60 fullerenes can alter protein function and may help develop new disease inhibitors.
research Dynamic Plasticity of Axons within a Cutaneous Milieu
Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
research Claudin Expression Modulations Reflect an Injury Response in the Murine Epidermis
Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
research Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
CAH is a genetic disorder affecting cortisol production and causing hormonal imbalances, with treatment and diagnosis varying by form and symptoms.
research Folate-cyclodextrin Conjugate for Targeted Chemotherapy
The folate-cyclodextrin conjugate targets cancer cells more precisely, potentially reducing chemotherapy side effects.
research Activation of Cutaneous Protein Kinase Cα Induces Keratinocyte Apoptosis and Intraepidermal Inflammation by Independent Signaling Pathways
Activating PKCα in skin causes cell death and inflammation through different pathways.
research Endothelium-derived relaxing factor and minoxidil: active mechanisms in hair growth
Minoxidil may promote hair growth by mimicking a natural body process.
research A Study of the Expression of Small Conductance Calcium-Activated Potassium Channels (SK1-3) in Sensory Endings of Muscle Spindles and Lanceolate Endings of Hair Follicles in the Rat
SK2 channels help control sensory signals in rat muscle spindles and hair follicles.
research Isoalantolactone (ISA) Stimulates Hair Cell Growth Through Activation of the WNT/β-catenin and Ras/MAPK Pathways
Isoalantolactone promotes hair growth by activating specific cell pathways.
research Folliculin encoded by the BHD gene interacts with a binding protein, FNIP1, and AMPK, and is involved in AMPK and mTOR signaling
Folliculin helps regulate energy and nutrient sensing, impacting Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome.