research Comprehensive molecular and cellular studies suggest avian scutate scales are secondarily derived from feathers, and more distant from reptilian scales
Bird scales evolved from feathers, not reptile scales.
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research Evidence for a functional interaction of WNT10A and EBF1 in male-pattern baldness
WNT10A and EBF1 interaction affects hair growth in male-pattern baldness.
research Low temperature abolishes human cellular circadian rhythm through Hopf bifurcation
Cold temperatures can stop human cell circadian rhythms, but warming restores them.
research Inhibition of autophagy-lysosomal function exacerbates microglial and monocyte lipid metabolism reprograming and dysfunction after brain injury
Blocking autophagy worsens lipid buildup and dysfunction in brain cells after injury.
research IMPAIRMENT OF AUDITORY FUNCTION IN PERSONS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS DEPENDING ON THE LEVEL OF PERIPHERAL MYELIN PROTEIN
High PMP 22 levels in type 2 diabetes patients may cause hearing loss.
research The role of tight junctions in skin barrier function and dermal absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
research MOF-mediated Histone H4 Lysine 16 Acetylation Governs Mitochondrial and Ciliary Functions By Controlling Gene Promoters
MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
research Multifaceted roles of superoxide dismutases (SODs) in cellular homeostasis and cancer progression: Redox regulation and therapeutic implications
Superoxide dismutases help balance cell stress and may aid cancer treatment.
research Stress-Induced Deoxycorticosterone-Derived Neurosteroids Modulate GABAAReceptor Function and Seizure Susceptibility
Stress increases neurosteroids that help prevent seizures.
research Selenoproteins Are Essential for Proper Keratinocyte Function and Skin Development
Selenoproteins are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
research Effects of 5-alpha reductase inhibitors on erectile function, sexual desire and ejaculation
5-alpha reductase inhibitors can cause sexual side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced sexual desire, sometimes lasting after stopping the drug.
research The Effect of 5 -Reductase Inhibitors on Erectile Function
5-alpha-reductase inhibitors may cause a low incidence of erectile dysfunction that decreases over time.
research State-dependent signaling by Cav1.2 regulates hair follicle stem cell function
Cav1.2 affects hair growth and could be a target for hair loss treatments.
research Therapeutic potential of endogenous stem cells and cellular factors for scar-free skin regeneration
Using skin stem cells and certain molecules might lead to scar-free skin healing.
research Effects of Russelia equisetiformis methanol and aqueous extracts on hepatic function indices
Russelia equisetiformis extracts can harm liver function.
research Therapeutic small extracellular vesicles from key human stem and immune cellular sources: A review
Small extracellular vesicles from stem and immune cells show promise for treating various diseases but face challenges in clinical use.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics to Map Cellular Heterogeneity in Tissue Regeneration Models
Single-cell transcriptomics reveals detailed cellular diversity and key pathways in tissue regeneration.
research Application of metal organic frameworks-based functional composite scaffolds in tissue engineering
Metal organic frameworks-based scaffolds show promise for tissue repair due to their unique properties.
research Col4a2-eGFPmouse model reveals the molecular and functional dynamics of basement membrane remodelling in hair follicle morphogenesis
Scientists made a mouse that shows how a specific protein in the skin changes and affects hair growth and shape.
research Potential Pharmacological Activities of Pumpkin Seeds as a Functional Food: A Comprehensive Review
Pumpkin seeds may improve health due to their rich nutrients and potential to treat various conditions.
research Structural & functional studies of L-PGDS and SMPDL3A enzymes in lipid signaling family
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
research Hairless: A nuclear receptor corepressor essential for skin function
The Hairless gene is crucial for healthy skin and hair growth.
research Age-associated inflammation inhibits epidermal stem cell function
Aging causes skin stem cells to work less effectively.
research The antiandrogen enzalutamide downregulates TMPRSS2 and reduces cellular entry of SARS-CoV-2 in human lung cells
The drug enzalutamide may reduce the ability of the virus causing COVID-19 to enter lung cells.
research Effect of Long-Term Fluticasone Treatment on Immune Function in Horses with Heaves
Long-term fluticasone treatment does not harm the immune system in horses with heaves.
research Inactivation of autophagy leads to changes in sebaceous gland morphology and function
Autophagy is crucial for normal sebaceous gland function and sebum composition.
research Chronic Treatment with Minoxidil Induces Elastic Fiber Neosynthesis and Functional Improvement in the Aorta of Aged Mice
Minoxidil treatment increases aorta elasticity and reduces stiffness in aged mice, potentially helping with age-related heart issues.
research Stiffness of Human Hair Correlates with the Fractions of Cortical Cell Types
Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
research Bridging psychoneuroimmunology and homeopathy: Modulating the cellular and emotional cascades in refractory alopecia
Individualized Homeopathic Medicine shows promise for treating alopecia with lasting hair regrowth.
research A regenerative stem cell-derived matrix accelerates functional dermal wound repair in a preclinical diabetic model
A stem cell-derived matrix speeds up healing of diabetic skin wounds.