research 1332 Understanding the role of glycogen metabolism in human hair follicle biology
Glycogen metabolism is important for energy and processes in human hair follicles, and hair follicles may produce glucose from lactate.
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990-1000 / 1000+ results research Melanocortin receptors in fibroblastic cell types of the skin –in vitro and in vivo expression and functional relevance
MC-1R is present in skin cells and may help reduce inflammation.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone- and glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenases in the hair cycle of the rat
research The role of pregnane neurosteroids in ethanol withdrawal: behavioral genetic approaches
Adjusting neurosteroid levels may help reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
research Diabetogenic potential of dexamethasone and effect Annona muricata methanolic bark extract as post-exposure therapy in albino rats
Dexamethasone can cause diabetes in rats, and Annona muricata bark extract may help lower blood sugar.
research Intracrine testosterone activation in human pancreatic β cells stimulates insulin secretion.
Testosterone in our bodies helps increase insulin secretion from the pancreas.
research Greater conversion of testosterone to 5α-dihydrotestosterone, reflecting increased peripheral 5α-reductase activity in nude mice treated with high doses of cyclosporine A
High doses of cyclosporine A increase testosterone conversion, possibly boosting hair growth.
research Witnessed trauma exposure induces fear in mice through a reduction in endogenous neurosteroid synthesis
Reduced neurosteroid production increases fear in mice, suggesting potential PTSD treatments.
research Ingestion of topical steroid triggering pustular psoriasis?
Accidentally eating a topical steroid may rarely cause acute generalized pustular psoriasis.
research 013 Prostaglandin D2 enhances testosterone metabolism by ROS-mediated altered redox potential in keratinocytes
Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.