research FCE 28260, a new 5α-reductase inhibitor: In vitro and in vivo effects
FCE 28260 is a stronger and longer-lasting inhibitor of 5α-reductase than finasteride, which may make it a better treatment for certain medical conditions.
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research Careless talk costs lives: fibroblast growth factor receptor signalling and the consequences of pathway malfunction
Fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling controls cell development and repair, and its malfunction can cause disorders and cancer, but it also offers potential for targeted therapies.
research 973 Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP4)-positive fibroblasts are responsible for secretion of pro-fibrotic matrix proteins in the human skin
DPP4-positive fibroblasts play a major role in producing proteins that lead to skin fibrosis.
research The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function
A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
research Genotyping of the rs1800440 Polymorphism in CYP1B1 Gene and the rs9258883 Polymorphism in HLA-B Gene in a Spanish Cohort of 223 Patients with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Certain genetic variants are linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia in Spanish patients.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: reflections and hypotheses on aetiology and pathogenesis
FFA's causes may include environmental triggers and genetic factors.
research Human Follicular Papilla Cells Carry Out Nonadipose Tissue Production of Leptin
Leptin may play a role in hair growth and hair follicle health.
research Inhibitory effect of M50054, a novel inhibitor of apoptosis, on anti-Fas-antibody-induced hepatitis and chemotherapy-induced alopecia
M50054 may help treat hepatitis and hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Decision letter: Arabidopsis formin 2 regulates cell-to-cell trafficking by capping and stabilizing actin filaments at plasmodesmata
Arabidopsis Formin 2 stabilizes actin filaments to aid cell-to-cell trafficking.
research Compound Heterozygous Mutations in Forkhead Box N1 (FOXN1) Lead to a Severe Immunodeficiency but Normal Hair and Nail Development in Patients
Mutations in the FOXN1 gene cause severe immune issues but don't affect hair and nails.
research Large-Scale Plasma Proteomics and Genetic Integration Uncover Novel Biological Pathways in Male Pattern Baldness
New biological pathways and potential treatment targets for male pattern baldness were identified.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor Influences the Development and Cycling of Murine Hair Follicles
bFGF delays hair growth in mice.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 Enhances M2 Macrophage Differentiation and Attenuates Adverse Cardiac Remodeling in the Infarcted Diabetic Heart
Fibroblast Growth Factor-9 (FGF-9) can help improve heart function in diabetic mice after a heart attack by reducing inflammation and harmful changes to the heart's structure.
research The role of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b in skin homeostasis and cancer development
Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
research Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome with a Novel Mutation in the FLCN Gene
A new mutation in the FLCN gene linked to Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome was found, suggesting people with certain lung collapse should be tested for this mutation and screened for kidney and colon cancer.
research Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia: A cross‐sectional study of 20 cases from nine families
Frontal fibrosing alopecia in families shows similar signs to individual cases and may have a genetic link.
research FFA Patient Profile Analysis Based on the Authors’ Observations and a Review of the Literature—An Original Survey
Frontal fibrosing alopecia often occurs after menopause, with delayed diagnosis and possible links to certain medications and conditions.
research Mealworm-Derived Protein Hydrolysates Enhance Adipogenic Differentiation via Mitotic Clonal Expansion in 3T3-L1 Cells
Mealworm protein helps fat cell development and may aid in metabolic health and hair growth.
research Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome: from gene discovery to molecularly targeted therapies
New therapies for Birt–Hogg–Dubé syndrome are being developed based on understanding the FLCN gene's role.
research The activin binding proteins follistatin and follistatin-related protein are differentially regulated in vitro and during cutaneous wound repair
FLRG and follistatin have different roles in wound healing.
research Frontal fibrosing alopecia: Iatrogenic endocrine disruption
Certain drugs and supplements may contribute to hair loss in the frontal hairline in older women.
research Familial Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Familial frontal fibrosing alopecia is rare, mostly affects women, and often occurs between sisters or mother-daughter pairs.
research 1367 Inhibition of the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier promotes ATF4–dependent stress responsive metabolic rewiring and cell cycle arrest in the human hair follicle
Blocking a key energy pathway in human hair follicles can trigger stress responses that stop cell growth.
research Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the RAB5B gene 3′UTR region with polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women
Certain genetic variations in the RAB5B gene are linked to a higher risk of polycystic ovary syndrome in Chinese Han women.
research A novel 22-bp InDel within FGF7 gene is significantly associated with growth traits in goat
A specific gene variation in goats is linked to better growth traits.
research LB1045 Inhibition of pyruvate oxidation activates human hair follicle stem cells ex vivo
PP405 may help hair growth by activating hair follicle stem cells.
research 261 Tissue and circulating microRNA co-expression analysis reveals potential involvement of miRNAs in the pathobiology of frontal fibrosing alopecia
Certain miRNAs might be involved in a hair loss condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia and could possibly help in its diagnosis.
research Reassessing frontal fibrosing alopecia
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia is a slowly progressing hair loss condition, likely underdiagnosed, with ineffective treatments, needing more research to understand it fully.
research Cortisol Enhances the Expression of mac25/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein-Related Protein-1 in Cultured Osteoblasts**This work was supported by NIDDK Grant DK-45227 and a scholarship (to R.C.P.) from Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoa mento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Universidade de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Cortisol increases a specific protein in bone cells, which may help explain its negative effects on bone.
research Crosstalk between androgen and Wnt/β-catenin leads to changes of wool density in FGF5-knockout sheep
Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.