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research TSPO ligand etifoxine attenuates LPS-induced cognitive dysfunction in mice
Etifoxine, an anxiety drug, can lessen brain inflammation and cognitive issues in mice, partly by increasing production of protective brain steroids.
research Caffeine’s Mechanisms of Action and Its Cosmetic Use
Caffeine in cosmetics may reduce cellulite, protect skin, and stimulate hair growth, but more research is needed on its use and effects.
research Combination therapy profoundly improved skin flap survival by modulating KATP channels and nitric oxide
The combination of azelaic acid, minoxidil, and caffeine significantly increased the survival of skin flaps by affecting certain body channels and nitric oxide levels.
research Minoxidil: mechanisms of action on hair growth
Minoxidil boosts hair growth by opening potassium channels and increasing cell activity.
research Protein Kinase C as a Therapeutic Target
Protein Kinase C shows promise for cancer treatment, but more research is needed to develop effective inhibitors.
research Docking and Molecular Dynamics Identify Leads against 5 Alpha Reductase 2 for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Treatment
New compounds show promise for treating benign prostate hyperplasia with fewer side effects.
research The prostaglandin synthases, COX-2 and L-PGDS, mediate prostate hyperplasia induced by low-dose bisphenol A
Low-dose bisphenol A increases prostate size in rats by affecting certain enzymes.
research 705 Particulate matter induces inflammatory response in human outer root sheath cells via oxidative stress-dependent MAPK and JAK-STAT signaling pathways
Particulate matter causes inflammation in hair cells, potentially harming hair growth.
research Botryococcus terribilis Ethanol Extract Exerts Anti-inflammatory Effects on Murine RAW264 Cells
Botryococcus terribilis Ethanol Extract may reduce inflammation by changing gene expression in cells.
research ENZYMES
Enzymes are classified into six types and are essential for many biological processes, with only a few targeted by drugs.
research Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
research Alleviation of Mechanical Allodynia by 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid in a Central Poststroke Pain Model: Possible Role of Allopregnanolone and δ-Subunit-Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptors
14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Molecular Targeted Agents and Biologic Therapies for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
New treatments for non-small cell lung cancer are being tested, with some already in use, focusing on immune response and targeting cancer cells, but side effects vary.
research Phospholipase A2 inhibition as potential therapy for inflammatory skin diseases
Inhibiting PLA2 enzymes may help treat inflammatory skin diseases like psoriasis and dermatitis.
research Deciphering the Skin Anti-Aging and Hair Growth Promoting Mechanisms of Opophytum forskahlii Seed Oil via Network Pharmacology
Opophytum forskahlii seed oil may help with anti-aging and hair growth.
research Alopecia types, current and future treatment
Current alopecia treatments manage symptoms but don't cure, and better treatments are needed.
research Biochemical and Structural Characteristics, Gene Regulation, Physiological, Pathological and Clinical Features of Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase as a Multifunctional Lipocalin
Lipocalin-Type Prostaglandin D2 Synthase (L-PGDS) is a protein that plays many roles in the body, including sleep regulation, pain management, food intake, and protection against harmful substances. It also affects fat metabolism, glucose intolerance, cell maturation, and is involved in various diseases like diabetes, cancer, and arthritis. It can influence sex organ development and embryonic cell differentiation, and its levels can be used as a diagnostic marker for certain conditions.
research Understanding human aging and the fundamental cell signaling link in age-related diseases: the middle-aging hypovascularity hypoxia hypothesis
Improving blood flow and oxygen levels in middle age may help prevent age-related diseases.
research Inhibition of TNF-α-Induced Collagen Degradation and Oxidative Damage by Centipeda minima and Brevilin A in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Centipeda minima and brevilin A protect skin cells from damage and aging.
research Wnt/β-catenin signalling: function, biological mechanisms, and therapeutic opportunities
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
research Amphiregulin in Fibrotic Diseases and Cancer
Targeting amphiregulin may improve treatment for fibrotic diseases and cancer.
research The Use of Serenoa Repens (Saw Palmetto) in Hair Care Products
Saw palmetto in hair products might reduce hair loss but can cause side effects.
research Research Advances in Therapeutic Strategies and Drug Delivery Systems for Pathological Scars
New drug delivery systems show promise in effectively treating pathological scars.
research Effects of taxifolin from enzymatic hydrolysis of Rhododendron mucrotulatum on hair growth promotion
Taxifolin from Rhododendron mucronulatum may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth.
research Formononetin: A Pathway to Protect Neurons
Formononetin may help protect the brain and treat neurological diseases.
research Schizochytrium sp. Extracted Lipids Prevent Alopecia by Enhancing Antioxidation and Inhibiting Ferroptosis of Dermal Papilla Cells
Lipids from Schizochytrium sp. help prevent hair loss by protecting hair cells from damage and promoting hair growth.
research Therapeutic Potential of Brassinosteroids in Biomedical and Clinical Research
Brassinosteroids may be useful in treating cancer, infections, and other diseases.
research Iron Metabolism of the Skin: Recycling versus Release
Iron is crucial for skin health, with specific proteins recycling it to support skin functions and prevent its release.
research 924 Efficient genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein approach in iPS cells for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.