research The Endocrine Function of the Skin: An Analytical Narrative
The skin acts like an endocrine organ, producing hormones that affect various body functions and skin health, and understanding this can lead to new treatments.
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research Keratinocytes of the Upper Epidermis and Isthmus of Hair Follicles Express Hemoglobin mRNA and Protein
Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Epidermal Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Production Is Required for Permeability Barrier Homeostasis, Dermal Angiogenesis, and the Development of Epidermal Hyperplasia
VEGF-A is crucial for normal skin function and may be linked to psoriasis.
research Loss of epidermal Evi/Wls results in a phenotype resembling psoriasiform dermatitis
Loss of a specific protein in skin cells causes symptoms similar to psoriasis.
research Human hair follicle: reservoir function and selective targeting
The human hair follicle can store topical compounds and be targeted for drug delivery with minimal side effects.
research Functions of peroxisome proliferator‐activated receptors (PPAR) in skin homeostasis
PPARs help regulate skin health and could be used to treat skin disorders.
research Skin: Basic Structure and Function
The skin is a complex barrier that protects the body, regulates temperature, and helps with immune responses.
research Corneodesmosin: Structure, Function and Involvement in Pathophysiology
Corneodesmosin is essential for skin and hair health, and its dysfunction can lead to skin and hair disorders.
research A keratin scaffold regulates epidermal barrier formation, mitochondrial lipid composition, and activity
Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
research Murine Epidermal Ceramide Synthase 4 Is a Key Regulator of Skin Barrier Homeostasis
Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for healthy skin barrier function.
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 177 The Striatin-Interacting Phosphatase And Kinases complex is important for skin epidermal differentiation and barrier formation
The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.
research Genetic architecture of mouse skin inflammation and tumour susceptibility
Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
research Ichthyosis, Follicular Atrophoderma, and Hypotrichosis Caused by Mutations in ST14 Is Associated with Impaired Profilaggrin Processing
Mutations in the ST14 gene cause skin and hair issues by disrupting important protein processing.
research Inherited ichthyoses/generalized Mendelian disorders of cornification
Inherited ichthyoses cause widespread skin scaling and thickening due to gene mutations.
research Phospholipase A2 in skin biology: new insights from gene-manipulated mice and lipidomics
Phospholipase A2 enzymes play key roles in skin health and disease.
research Monovalent antibody-conjugated lipid-polymer nanohybrids for active targeting to desmoglein 3 of keratinocytes to attenuate psoriasiform inflammation
The targeted nanohybrids effectively reduced psoriasis symptoms and improved skin health.
research Mechanisms of proton inhibition and sensitization of the cation channel TRPV3
Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
research Matrix-Degrading Type II Transmembrane Serine Protease Matriptase: Its Role in Cancer Development and Malignancy
Matriptase imbalance contributes to cancer development and spread.
research JAK-STAT1 as therapeutic target for EGFR deficiency-associated inflammation and scarring alopecia
Targeting JAK-STAT1 can reduce inflammation and promote hair growth in conditions linked to EGFR deficiency.
research LEKTI: Netherton Syndrome and Atopic Dermatitis
LEKTI is crucial for skin barrier and immune function, affecting conditions like Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis.
research Effects of Psychological Stress on Skin Aging: A Literature review
Psychological stress speeds up skin aging.
research Protective Effects of Schinus terebinthifolius Leaf Supercritical Fluid Extract Against UVC-Induced Oxidative Stress: A Com-Prehensive Gene Expression Study
Brazilian pepper tree leaf extract effectively protects skin cells from UVC damage and is a strong natural skincare option.
research Ichthyosis in Unani Medicine: A Comprehensive Review of Disorders of Cornification and their Modern Dermatological Correlates
Unani medicine and modern dermatology both offer treatments for ichthyosis, a condition causing dry, scaly skin.
research The Role of the Scalp Microbiome in the Etiology of Seborrhea, Dandruff, and Hair Loss
Understanding and managing the scalp microbiome is crucial for preventing dandruff, seborrhea, and hair loss.
research A Hero Revealed: Targeting the AHR for treatment of inflammatory skin diseases
AHR ligands could treat inflammatory skin diseases.
research Disorders of Keratinization
Understanding genetic mutations helps diagnose and treat skin disorders like ichthyosis.
research 501 Next-generation in vitro testing: microfluidic models for aging, wound healing, and oral tissue analysis in safety, efficacy, and permeation studies
Microfluidic models improve testing for aging, wound healing, and oral tissue, reducing animal testing.
research 738 Cryo-EM and molecular dynamics of TRPV3 channel in activated state reveal structural features implicated in severe itch and hyperkeratosis
The TRPV3 channel structure changes linked to severe itch and hyperkeratosis were identified using cryo-EM.