research 216 Human hair follicles can “smell”: OR2AT4-mediated hair growth regulation
Human hair follicles have a scent receptor that can influence hair growth.
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300-330 / 1000+ results research Inducible Cutaneous Inflammation Reveals a Protumorigenic Role for Keratinocyte CXCR2 in Skin Carcinogenesis
CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Identification of drug-specific public TCR driving severe cutaneous adverse reactions.
Researchers found a specific T cell receptor linked to severe drug reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome when patients take carbamazepine.
research OR2AT4, an Ectopic Olfactory Receptor, Suppresses Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence in Human Keratinocytes
OR2AT4 helps reduce aging and cell damage in human skin cells.
research Immunohistochemical expressions of mGluR5, P2Y2 receptor, PLC-?1, and IP3R-I and -II in Merkel cells in rat sinus hair follicles
research Therapeutic anti-inflammatory potential of formyl-peptide receptor agonists
Formyl-peptide receptor agonists could be new anti-inflammatory drugs.
research Modulating mechanosensory afferent excitability by an atypical mG luR
A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
research Nociceptive and Nonnociceptive Roles of TRPV3 and Its “Druggability”
TRPV3 could be a target for treating pain, skin disorders, and hair problems, but more research is needed to create effective drugs.
research Peripheral patterns of calcitonin‐gene‐related peptide general somatic sensory innervation: Cutaneous and deep terminations
CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
research Structural Analyses of the Transient Receptor Potential Channels TRPV3 and TRPV6
TRPV3 and TRPV6 channels change structure to regulate calcium and heat responses.
research Application of histamine receptors H2R, H3R and H4R, but not H1R, in dermatology
Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.
research Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin
A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
research Adenosine A2B receptor: A pathogenic factor and a therapeutic target for sensorineural hearing loss
Blocking adenosine A2B receptor may prevent or treat hearing loss.
research Activation of the Human Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid Subtype 1 by Essential Oils
Certain essential oils can activate a human skin receptor, potentially helping with skin disorders.
research 196 The endocannabinoid tone regulates human sebocyte biology
The endocannabinoid system affects oil production and inflammation in skin cells.
research 572 Olfactory Receptor 2A4/7 Activation by the Fragrance, Cyclohexyl Salicylate, Promotes Human Hair Follicle Growth and Stem Cell Progeny Expansion
The fragrance cyclohexyl salicylate helps promote hair growth and increase hair stem cell numbers.
research Cyclooxygenase-2 overexpression in the skin of transgenic mice results in suppression of tumor development.
Overexpressing COX-2 in mice skin reduces skin tumor development.
research Poly(rC) binding protein 2 acts as a negative regulator of IRES-mediated translation of Hr mRNA
A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
research 943 Temporal-spatial activation of Wnt-signaling within Type1 / Type 2 immunity during wound healing
Wnt-signaling is regulated differently in skin cells and immune responses during wound healing.
research Reduced levels of 5-α reductase 2 in adult prostate tissue and implications for BPH therapy
Some men's prostate tissues have low enzyme levels due to genetic changes, possibly affecting treatment for prostate enlargement.
research 50285 Oxytocin receptor is present in keratinocytes near touch and pain sensory neurons
Oxytocin receptors are found in skin cells near touch and pain neurons.
research Prostaglandin D2(PGD2); prostaglandin D2 receptor (CRTH2; GPR44; CD294); prostaglandin D2 synthase (PTGDS)
Blocking a protein called prostaglandin D2 might help treat hair loss.
research Different Ligands of the TRPV3 Cation Channel Cause Distinct Conformational Changes as Revealed by Intrinsic Tryptophan Fluorescence Quenching
Different ligands change the shape of the TRPV3 ion channel in unique ways.
research 110 Transglutaminase 2 is a potential regulator of sebocyte maturation
Transglutaminase 2 may control sebocyte maturation and lipid metabolism.
research The role of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b in skin homeostasis and cancer development
Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
research 102 Methylation of CpG islands in promoter of type 2 5-α reductase and implications of finasteride resistance for BPH therapy
Methylation in specific gene region causes finasteride resistance in some BPH patients.
research KCNQ4 K+ channels tune mechanoreceptors for normal touch sensation in mouse and man
research 778 Designing and utilizing a c-Rel specific bioassay in drug repurposing screen for HNSCC
A new test helps find drugs to treat head and neck cancer by targeting c-Rel.
research Vitamin D Receptor: New Assignments for an Already Busy Receptor
The vitamin D receptor is involved in multiple body functions beyond calcium regulation, including immune response and rapid reactions not related to gene activity.
research Expression and Activity Assay of Human Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase Type II in CHO Cells
Finasteride effectively inhibits the enzyme steroid 5 alpha-reductase II.