research Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Photo-Responsive Ascorbic Acid-Modified Ag2S–ZnS Heteronanostructure Dropping pH to Trigger Synergistic Antibacterial and Bohr Effects for Accelerating Infected Wound Healing
A new light-activated treatment speeds up healing of infected wounds without antibiotics.
research Roles of Type 10 17beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase in Intracrinology and Metabolism of Isoleucine and Fatty Acids
This enzyme helps metabolize fatty acids and isoleucine, and could be key in treating neurological diseases and certain cancers.
research Cross‐linked features of mouse pelage hair resistant to detergent extraction
Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
research Chelators Depigment and Inorease Elasticity of Mink Skin
Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
research Protein S-Palmitoylation as Potential Therapeutic Target for Dermatoses
Targeting protein S-palmitoylation could lead to new skin disease treatments.
research Epidermolysis bullosa simplex: a paradigm for disorders of tissue fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Serine palmitoyltransferase and peripheral neuropathy: studies on neuropathy-causing mutations and their biochemical hallmarks
Dietary L-serine supplementation can reduce symptoms of HSAN1 by lowering harmful 1-deoxySL levels.
research Crystal structure of steroid reductase SRD5A reveals conserved steroid reduction mechanism
The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
research Scd1 ab-Xyk : a new asebia allele characterized by a CCC trinucleotide insertion in exon 5 of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase 1 gene in mouse
A new mouse mutation causes skin and hair defects due to a gene change.
research 0749 Serine and arginine-rich splicing factor 3 regulates epidermal differentiation in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
research Preparation of finasteride by selective dehydrogenation using IBX
The method produces finasteride with a 92% yield.
research Sodium Metabisulfite: Effects on Ionic Currents and Excitotoxicity
Sodium metabisulfite increases sodium channel activity, leading to higher cell excitability and potential damage.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5.alpha.-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research SRD5A3 Is Required for Converting Polyprenol to Dolichol and Is Mutated in a Congenital Glycosylation Disorder
Mutations in the SRD5A3 gene cause a new type of glycosylation disorder by blocking the production of a molecule necessary for protein glycosylation.
research Overexpression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase under the control of mouse metallothionein I promoter in transgenic mice: evidence for a striking post-transcriptional regulation of transgene expression by a polyamine analogue
Overexpressing SSAT in mice makes them highly sensitive to polyamine analogues, causing liver damage and high mortality.
research 1422 Uncoupling desmosomal cadherin adhesion activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells and orchestrates self-organized regeneration through outside-in signaling
Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
research Inhibiting dipeptidyl peptidase 4 positive fibroblasts using zinc sulfide cellulose nanofiber scaffolds to achieve scarless healing
Zinc sulfide cellulose scaffolds can reduce scarring and promote hair growth.
research Thiosulfate promotes hair growth in mouse model
Thiosulfate may help hair grow faster in mice and works well with a common hair growth treatment.
research Further Insights in Trichothiodistrophy: A Clinical, Microscopic, and Ultrastructural Study of 20 Cases and Literature Review
TTD symptoms vary widely, requiring thorough evaluations.
research Identification of a Rare Variant in the SRD5A2 Gene in Siblings With 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
research Oxidative Activity of the Type 2 Isozyme of 17β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase (17β-HSD) Predominates in Human Sebaceous Glands
The enzyme 17β-HSD type 2 mainly performs oxidation in human sebaceous glands, which may help protect against acne.
research 320 Desmoglein 3-mediated mechanical transadhesion controls epithelial stem cell quiescence
Desmoglein 3 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining their special properties.
research Degradation of Human Hair by Papain
Papain and bisulfite break down human hair by dissolving parts of it.
research In utero Diagnosis of Trichothiodystrophy by Endoscopically-Guided Fetal Eyebrow Biopsy
Prenatal diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy is possible in the second trimester using fetal eyebrow biopsy, with sulfur content analysis being more reliable.
research Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
research [The value of selenotherapy in patients with mucoviscidosis].
Selenium therapy improved health in cystic fibrosis patients with fewer side effects at a lower dose.
research Repair of a Deep Proximal Thumb Defect
research Tyrosinase inhibition due to interaction of homocyst(e)ine with copper: the mechanism for reversible hypopigmentation in homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency.
Lowering homocyst(e)ine levels can reverse skin and hair lightening by restoring enzyme activity needed for pigmentation.
research Disturbed Keratinocyte Differentiation in Transgenic Mice and Organotypic Keratinocyte Cultures as a Result of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Overexpression
Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.