research Repurposing existing drugs for COVID-19: an endocrinology perspective
Existing drug dexamethasone may lower death risk in severe COVID-19 cases; more research needed for other drugs.
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research PKC downregulation upon rapamycin treatment attenuates mitochondrial disease
Rapamycin treatment helps with mitochondrial disease by reducing PKC levels.
research The Current Status of the Pharmaceutical Potential of Juniperus L. Metabolites
Juniperus plants contain compounds with potential for developing various medical treatments.
research The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Western diet may cause male pattern baldness; low glycemic diet with magnesium could help.
research Protein kinase C is a key target for attenuation of Leigh syndrome by rapamycin
Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
research Enzyme Inhibitors from Gorgonians and Soft Corals
Marine compounds from gorgonians and soft corals show promise for drug development, especially for chronic disorders.
research Glycolytic Dysfunction in Granulosa Cells and Its Contribution to Metabolic Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Targeting glycolysis may help treat PCOS by improving insulin sensitivity and ovarian function.
research Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Action of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors May Be Mediated by Dehydroepiandrosterone. Letter.
Certain drugs like Dutasteride and Finasteride might help fight SARS-CoV-2 by increasing levels of a steroid called DHEA, which can protect the heart and increase nitric oxide to counteract the virus.
research Valproic acid boosts hair follicle stem cell resilience to oxygen-glucose deprivation through autophagy induction and AKT/mTOR suppression
Valproic acid helps hair follicle stem cells survive better in low oxygen and glucose conditions.
research mTOR signaling in hair follicle and hair diseases: recent progress
The mTOR signaling pathway is crucial for hair health and targeting it may lead to new hair loss treatments.
research 848 Genes implicated in lipid & metabolic regulation downregulated in CCCA
848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Molecular basis of hair cell loss
The document concludes that there are no effective clinical treatments for hearing loss due to hair cell damage, but research is ongoing.
research Exercise activates the PI3K-AKT signal pathway by decreasing the expression of 5α-reductase type 1 in PCOS rats
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
research Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors against Tumor Microenvironment
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors can treat certain aggressive cancers but face limitations like resistance and side effects.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Oral contraceptive pill (OCP) treatment alters the gene expression of intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women compared to drug-naive PCOS women
Birth control pills change the activity of certain inflammation and blood clotting genes in women with PCOS.
research Reversing Gray Hair: Inspiring the Development of New Therapies Through Research on Hair Pigmentation and Repigmentation Progress
Gray hair can potentially be reversed, leading to new treatments.
research High doses of cobalt inhibited hair follicle development in Rex Rabbits
High doses of cobalt stopped hair growth in rabbits.
research Linking diet to acne metabolomics, inflammation, and comedogenesis: an update
Eating less sugar, milk, and saturated fats and more vegetables and fish may help treat and prevent acne.
research Wnt/β‐catenin pathway in tissue injury: roles in pathology and therapeutic opportunities for regeneration
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway helps tissue regeneration but can also cause fibrosis, and drugs that inhibit this pathway may aid in healing skin and heart tissues.
research Factors regulating quiescent stem cells: insights from the intestine and other self-renewing tissues
The document concludes that stem cell inactivity is actively controlled and important for tissue repair and balance.
research Functionally enhanced placenta-derived mesenchymal stem cells inhibit adipogenesis in orbital fibroblasts with Graves’ ophthalmopathy
Enhanced stem cells from the placenta can help treat Graves' eye disease by stopping fat cell growth.
research Finasteride Alleviates High Fat Associated Protein-Overload Nephropathy by Inhibiting Trimethylamine N-Oxide Synthesis and Regulating Gut Microbiota
Finasteride may help treat kidney disease caused by a high-fat diet by reducing harmful toxins and improving gut bacteria.
research Stimulation of Hair Growth by Small Molecules that Activate Autophagy
Certain small molecules can promote hair growth by activating a cellular cleanup process called autophagy.
research Molecular Genetics of the PI3K-AKT-mTOR Pathway in Genodermatoses: Diagnostic Implications and Treatment Opportunities
The document concludes that understanding genetic mutations in the PI3K-AKT-mTOR pathway can lead to better diagnosis and treatment for certain genetic skin disorders.
research Sinapic Acid Promotes Browning of 3T3‐L1 Adipocytes via p38 MAPK/CREB Pathway
Sinapic acid may help fight obesity and promote hair growth.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research A Comprehensive Review on Skin Pigmentation-Types, Causes, and Treatment
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and medications, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Integrated miRNA-mRNA analysis reveals regulatory pathways underlying the curly fleece trait in Chinese tan sheep
Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
research Mechanisms of autophagy and their implications in dermatological disorders
Targeting autophagy can help treat skin disorders like vitiligo and atopic dermatitis.