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.
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research The endocannabinoid system of the skin. A potential approach for the treatment of skin disorders
Targeting the skin's endocannabinoid system could help treat skin disorders.
research Enzymatic and non-enzymatic sulfation mechanisms in the biological actions of minoxidil
Minoxidil needs activation to work, and minoxidil sulfate helps with hair growth and blood pressure.
research Endogenous retinoids in the hair follicle and sebaceous gland
Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.
research Rhythmic expression of circadian clock genes in human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells
Human leukocytes and beard hair follicle cells have internal daily clocks, and PER1 and PER3 genes may indicate individual circadian rhythms.
research Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
research Biochemistry of epidermal stem cells
The review found that different stem cell types in the skin are crucial for repair and could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
research Selective inhibition by minoxidil of prostacyclin production by cells in culture
Minoxidil stops cells from making prostacyclin, which may help with hair growth. More research is needed.
research Hair follicular cell/organ culture in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Stem cell therapy is a promising approach for hair regrowth despite potential side effects.
research Establishment and characterization of five immortalized human scalp dermal papilla cell lines
Researchers created five new human scalp cell lines that could be useful for hair growth and loss research.
research Restoration of hair-inductive activity of cultured human follicular keratinocytes by co-culturing with dermal papilla cells
Growing hair cells with dermal cells can potentially treat hair loss.
research Sulforaphane promotes murine hair growth by accelerating the degradation of dihydrotestosterone
Sulforaphane may help with hair growth by breaking down a hormone that causes hair loss.
research Lineage potential, plasticity and environmental reprogramming of epithelial stem/progenitor cells
Environmental cues can change the fate and function of epithelial cells, with potential for cell therapy.
research The role of CTHRC1 in hair follicle regenerative capacity restored by plantar dermis homogenate
CTHRC1 helps hair grow back, and plantar dermis mixture boosts it.
research Wnt signaling: the good and the bad
Wnt signaling is important for development and cell regulation but can cause diseases like cancer when not working properly.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Vertebral epidermal transamidases
Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
research Characterization of recombinant human liver dehydroepiandrosterone sulfotransferase with minoxidil as the substrate
Human liver enzyme DHEA ST helps process minoxidil.
research Identification of hepatic molecular mechanisms of action of alpha-tocopherol using global gene expression profile analysis in rats
Vitamin E affects liver metabolism, enhancing stress resistance, reducing blood clotting, and altering hormone processing.
research Discovery of Nonsteroidal Androgens
Scientists found new nonsteroidal compounds that can act like natural male hormones and might help treat male fertility and hormone issues.
research DKK1-targeting cholesterol-modified siRNA implication in hair growth regulation
Blocking DKK1 with siRNA can improve hair growth.
research Keratin 79 is a PPARA target that is highly expressed by liver damage
Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
research Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
research Wnt activator CHIR99021-stimulated human dermal papilla spheroids contribute to hair follicle formation and production of reconstituted follicle-enriched human skin
CHIR99021 helps create human skin with hair follicles, offering hope for hair loss treatments.
research Lead-revealed lipid organization in human hair
Lead can help reveal and organize lipids in human hair.
research Molecular characterization of GhPLDα1 and its relationship with secondary cell wall thickening in cotton fibers
GhPLDα1 helps thicken cotton fiber walls by boosting cellulose production.
research Roles of steroid sulfatase in brain and other tissues
Steroid sulfatase is important for activating hormones that affect memory, brain function, and certain diseases, and could be a target for treating hormone-related disorders.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research The Osler Lecture 2012 'Pharmacology 2.0, medicines, drugs and human enhancement'
The lecture concluded that drugs for human enhancement are here to stay and called for their responsible development and fair access.
research Percutaneous Drug Delivery to the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles could be used for targeted drug delivery, with liposomal systems showing promise for this method.