research Spatiotemporal Expression, Distribution, and Processing of POMC and POMC-derived Peptides in Murine Skin
POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Kinetic Studies with Transglutaminases
Transglutaminases work through a ping-pong mechanism, and human plasma and platelet transglutaminases have similar catalytic subunits.
research Palmitoylethanolamide Stimulation Induces Allopregnanolone Synthesis in C6 Cells and Primary Astrocytes: Involvement of Peroxisome-Proliferator Activated Receptor-α
PEA boosts allopregnanolone production and reduces oxidative stress in brain cells.
research Enzyme Replacement Therapy Ameliorates Multiple Symptoms of Murine Homocystinuria
Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
research The origin of citrulline-containing proteins in the hair follicle and the chemical nature of trichohyalin, an intracellular precursor
research Author response: The molecular basis for ANE syndrome revealed by the large ribosomal subunit processome interactome
Defective protein folding due to a mutation is key in ANE syndrome.
research Self Prion Protein Peptides are Immunogenic in Lewis Rats
Rats can develop an immune response to prion protein peptides, but it may cause severe skin issues in older rats.
research 085 Autoantigen screening in C3H/HeJ mouse model of alopecia areata revealed high antigenicity of melanocyte-associated antigen epitopes
Melanocyte-associated antigens may play a key role in alopecia areata and could be targets for new treatments.
research Impaired turnover of autophagolysosomes in cathepsin L deficiency
Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
research 865 Single-cell protein activity inference analysis of full-thickness skin uncovers novel pathways and a rare Arg1+ macrophage population in AA
Arg1+ macrophages may play a role in Alopecia Areata, offering new treatment targets.
research Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice
Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
research Two Hypomorphic Alleles of Mouse Ass1 as a New Animal Model of Citrullinemia Type I and Other Hyperammonemic Syndromes
Researchers created a new mouse model for studying Citrullinemia Type I and similar conditions, showing symptoms and treatment responses like those in humans.
research 557 A peptide derivative with known anti-wrinkle properties was identified as potent dipeptiylpeptidase-4 inhibitor
A peptide known for reducing wrinkles also effectively inhibits an enzyme linked to skin inflammation and acne.
research Highlights from the Literature
Apoptosis, not oxidative stress, is linked to aging in mice with mtDNA mutations.
research The effects of finasteride (FIN) and thioacetamide (TAA) on acetylcholinesterase (AchE) activity in various brain regions.
research Heart Failure Due to Cardiac Transthyretin Amyloidosis
A 90-year-old man was diagnosed with heart failure due to wild-type transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis.
research 1385 Characterizing the expression of metabolic markers in alopecia areata
The research identified unique metabolic activities in immune cells associated with hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
research The Enzymic Derivation of Citrulline Residues from Arginine Residues In Situ during the Biosynthesis of Hair Proteins that are Cross-Linked by Isopeptide Bonds
Hair follicles have an enzyme that converts arginine to citrulline in proteins.
research Contribution à l'étude du lien entre Annonaceae et parkinsonisme : identification et quantification d'acétogénines par déréplication; métabolisation de phase I et approche de la distribution de l'annonacine
Thymosin β4 helps with healing, inflammation, and organ protection.
research Macrofibril Formation
research Modulating Aging and Aging-related Symptoms Using Endogenous Small Molecules
A molecule called α-ketobutyrate was found to extend lifespan and improve aging-related symptoms in worms and mice by activating certain cellular pathways and may help develop anti-aging treatments for humans.
research Degradation of human hair keratin scaffold material used to repair injured skeletal muscles of rabbits
Human hair keratin scaffold material degrades in muscles mainly through the ubiquitin system with lysosome help.
research Differential proteomics of lesional vs. non-lesional biopsies revealed non-immune mechanisms of alopecia areata
Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
research Novel recombinant human acid α-glucosidase with optimal glycosylation is significantly better than standard of care enzyme replacement for glycogen clearance in skeletal muscles of GAA knock-out mice
research Increased hair polyamine levels in patients with alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
research HtrA1L364P leads to cognitive dysfunction and vascular destruction through TGF‐β/Smad signaling pathway in CARASIL model mice
The HtrA1L364P mutation causes brain dysfunction and blood vessel damage.
research Vertebral epidermal transamidases
Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
research Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
research De Novo Design of Anti-Aging Peptides
New peptides can delay aging and improve cell function.
research 1325 Age-dependent loss of the stemness and antimicrobial defense function of dermal fibroblasts is mediated by TGFbeta
Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.