research Mechanisms of Disease: selective inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a novel treatment for the metabolic syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
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research LB1671 Large-scale skin scRNA-seq profiling highlights distinct body site-specific ligand-receptor interactions and pathways in keratinocytes
Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
research Keloid pathogenesis and fibroproliferative properties are dependent on stem cells regulated by the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway
Blocking the HEDGEHOG-GLI1 pathway can reduce keloid growth and may be a potential treatment.
research Inhibition of glycosphingolipid synthesis reverses skin inflammation and hair loss in ApoE−/− mice fed western diet
Blocking certain fat production can reverse skin inflammation and hair loss.
research Non-Edg family LPA receptors: the cutting edge of LPA research
New LPA receptors (LPA4, LPA5, LPA6) have diverse roles in the body.
research Role of Transepidermal and Transfollicular Routes in Percutaneous Absorption of Steroids: In vitro Studies on Human Skin
Hair follicles and glands significantly increase steroid absorption in skin.
research Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with NASH severity and advanced fibrosis
Women with PCOS have more severe liver disease.
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 In vivo and in vitro exposure to free fatty acids induce increased androgen production in animal models: a potential pathogenic factor of the polycystic ovary syndrome
Free fatty acids may increase androgen production, potentially contributing to polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Attenuation of 5α-reductase-mediated progesterone metabolism promotes differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells for the establishment of pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research New agents for cancer chemoprevention
Over 30 potential cancer prevention treatments are being tested, with some showing promise in early research.
research Common Variants in the Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG) Gene Influence SHBG Levels in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Certain SHBG gene variants, like rs727428, are linked to higher testosterone levels in women with PCOS.
research Sex-Chromosome-Related Dimorphism in Steroidogenic Enzymes and Androgen Receptor in Response to Testosterone Treatment: An In Vitro Study on Human Primary Skeletal Muscle Cells
Chromosomal differences affect how muscle cells respond to testosterone.
research 848 Genes implicated in lipid & metabolic regulation downregulated in CCCA
848 genes related to fat and metabolism are less active in people with Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia.
research Drug-induced postinfantile giant cell hepatitis
Certain liver diseases respond well to specific treatments and have varying risks for liver cancer.
research The First Syntheses of 16β-Chloro- and 16β-Bromo-cyproterone Acetate
Scientists made two new chemicals that might help treat diseases caused by male hormones.
research Two-ligand priming mechanism for potentiated phosphoinositide synthesis is an evolutionarily conserved feature of Sec14-like phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylcholine exchange proteins
A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
research Cellular senescence and polycystic ovary syndrome: mechanisms and therapeutic strategies from a new perspective
Targeting senescent cells may offer new treatments for PCOS.
research Genetically determined metabolites in allergic conjunctivitis: A Mendelian randomization study
Eight blood metabolites are linked to causing allergic conjunctivitis, offering new ways to predict and treat it.
research Exploring the Inhibitory Potential of Phytosterols β-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, and Campesterol on 5-Alpha Reductase Activity in the Human Prostate: An In Vitro and In Silico Approach
Phytosterols may help manage prostate issues but are less effective than synthetic drugs.
research Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Steroidogenesis in the Development of Severe Acne
Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
research Genome-wide shifts in gene expression induced in theca-interstitial cells by inflammatory stimuli
African American women have a higher risk of preterm delivery than Caucasian women, and inflammatory stimuli affect gene expression in cells related to PCOS, showing a heightened inflammatory state in women with PCOS.
research A network pharmacology-based approach to explore mechanism of action of medicinal herbs for alopecia treatment
Medicinal herbs might treat hair loss by affecting genes and pathways related to lipid and glycerophospholipid metabolism.
research Gut–ovary axis and multiomic insights into PCOS in a DHEA-induced rat model
Gut microbiota and metabolic pathways may play a key role in PCOS development.
research Hyperandrogenism in polycystic ovarian syndrome and role of CYP gene variants: a review
Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Mutations in SREBF1, Encoding Sterol Regulatory Element Binding Transcription Factor 1, Cause Autosomal-Dominant IFAP Syndrome
Changes in the SREBF1 gene cause a rare genetic skin and hair disorder.
research Biological activity of novel progesterone derivatives having a bulky ester side chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
research The role of PPARγ-mediated signalling in skin biology and pathology: new targets and opportunities for clinical dermatology
PPARγ is crucial for skin health but can have both beneficial and harmful effects.
research Finasteride delays atherosclerosis progression in mice and is associated with a reduction in plasma cholesterol in men
Finasteride may lower cholesterol and slow heart disease progression.