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research 851 The role of astrotactin2 in regulating mammalian skin polarity
Astrotactin2 affects hair follicle orientation and skin cell polarity.
research Balance of tofacitinib efficacy and disease flare in the treatment of alopecia universalis: A case report and review of the literature
Tofacitinib can temporarily improve hair growth in alopecia universalis, but its effectiveness may decrease over time.
research Dab2 (Disabled-2), an adaptor protein, regulates self-renewal of hair follicle stem cells
Dab2 protein is crucial for hair follicle stem cell renewal and preventing early aging.
research Analysis of cosmetic residues on a single human hair by ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy
Cosmetic residues on individual hairs can be identified and differentiated using ATR FT-IR microspectroscopy.
research Loss of adipocyte phospholipase gene PLAAT3 causes lipodystrophy and insulin resistance due to inactivated arachidonic acid-mediated PPARγ signaling
Not having the gene PLAAT3 leads to fat loss, high insulin resistance, and abnormal fat levels in the blood due to a disruption in fat cell development and function.
research Inhibition of a signaling modality within the gp130 receptor enhances tissue regeneration and mitigates osteoarthritis
Blocking a certain signal in the gp130 receptor can improve tissue healing and lessen osteoarthritis symptoms.
research N-Acyl arylsulfonamides as novel, reversible inhibitors of human steroid sulfatase
Scientists found new, better-working inhibitors for a hormone-related enzyme.
research Testosterone regulates levels of cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator, adenylate cyclase, and cAMP in the seminal vesicles of orchidectomized rats
Testosterone boosts fluid and electrolyte secretion in seminal vesicles, aiding sperm function.
research Proteolysis‐targeting chimeras in cancer therapy: Targeted protein degradation for next‐generation treatment
PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
research 315 Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) controls auto-aggressive dermal γδT lymphocytes that attack human hair follicles.
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks.
research The evaluation of IL-4 intron 3 VNTR and TNF-α (rs1799964) gene polymorphisms in Egyptian patients with Alopecia Areata: a case-control study
These specific gene polymorphisms are not linked to Alopecia Areata in Egyptians.
research High-throughput T cell receptor sequencing identifies clonally expanded CD8+ T cell populations in alopecia areata
CD8+ T cells are involved in alopecia areata and may cause disease relapse.
research Identification and characterization of the hamster polyomavirus middle T antigen
The hamster polyomavirus middle T antigen is linked to tumors in hamsters and associates with a specific tyrosine kinase.
research A Missense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia in a Family of Irish Travellers
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
research A novel missense mutation (C622G) in the zinc‐finger domain of the human hairless gene associated with congenital atrichia with papular lesions
A new gene mutation causes a rare type of hair loss.
research Palmoplantar pustulosis–like eruption following tofacitinib therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Tofacitinib can cause skin eruptions similar to palmoplantar pustulosis.
research A Transition State Analogue of 5′-Methylthioadenosine Phosphorylase Induces Apoptosis in Head and Neck Cancers
MT-DADMe-ImmA can selectively kill head and neck cancer cells without harming normal cells.
research Two cases in which tofacitinib effectively treated both ulcerative colitis and alopecia areata
Tofacitinib effectively treated both ulcerative colitis and alopecia areata in two patients.
research Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.
Changing protein kinase levels in pituitary cells affects calcium flow and beta-endorphin release.
research 612 Wnt signaling induces fibrotic fat loss via DPP4 in skin fibrosis
Blocking DPP4 can help prevent fat loss and skin fibrosis.
research Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) to the Rescue: controlling autoaggressive dermal gamma delta (GD) T lymphocytes in human hair follicles (HFs) 3747
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
research A Japanese case of ichthyosis follicularis with atrichia and photophobia syndrome with an MBTPS2 mutation
A Japanese patient with IFAP syndrome had a severe MBTPS2 gene mutation but showed milder symptoms than previously observed cases.
research Autophagy critically controls skin inflammation and apoptosis-induced stem cell activation
Autophagy helps control skin inflammation and cancer responses and regulates hair growth by affecting stem cell activity.
research Cancer vaccine strategies and studies of human thioredoxin reductase splice variants
Vaccines and targeting TrxR variants can help prevent cancer and reduce metastasis.
research EctopicAtoh1expression drives Merkel cell production in embryonic, postnatal and adult epidermis
Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
research Integrated multiple machine learning and Mendelian randomization reveal LTF gene as a prognostic biomarker for nonspecific orbital inflammation
The LTF gene may help predict and manage nonspecific orbital inflammation.
research Testosterone-stimulated weanlings as an alternative to castrated male rats in the Hershberger anti-androgen assay
Using testosterone-stimulated weanling rats can effectively replace castrated rats for anti-androgen testing, reducing animal stress.
research Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in patients with alopecia areata
Tofacitinib helps hair regrowth in alopecia areata but relapse is common after stopping treatment.
research Exploring the Use of Topical Tofacitinib in Pediatric Alopecia Totalis
Topical tofacitinib may help regrow hair in children with alopecia totalis.