research Endoplasmic reticulum stress at the crossroads of progeria and atherosclerosis
A defective protein in progeria causes cell death and atherosclerosis, but a treatment targeting cell stress may reduce these effects.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Author response: Interplay of opposing fate choices stalls oncogenic growth in murine skin epithelium
The balance between cell renewal and differentiation controls the growth of cancerous cells in mouse skin.
research Unraveling the complex role of MAPT-containing H1 and H2 haplotypes in neurodegenerative diseases
H1 increases risk for neurodegenerative diseases, while H2 offers protection but is linked to other disorders.
research TRPS1 mutation associated with trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1 with 15 supernumerary teeth, hypoplastic mandibular condyles with slender condylar necks and unique hair morphology
A person with a specific gene mutation had extra teeth, unique jaw and hair features not seen before in this condition.
research Protease activity, localization and inhibition in the human hair follicle
The study suggests that a new protease inhibitor can make hair harder to pull out, potentially reducing hair loss.
research Introduction: splintering urbanism
TSPO might help treat anxiety and depression.
research 014 Tyrosine Kinase 2 Inhibition Ameliorates the Phenotype of Lesional Alopecia Areata Scalp Skin Ex Vivo, and Reverses the Induction of Human Alopecia Areata in a Humanized Mouse Model
TYK2 inhibition may help treat alopecia areata by promoting hair growth and reducing immune response.
research Protease-Activated Receptor-1 (Thrombin Receptor) Is Expressed in Mesenchymal Portions of Human Hair Follicle
PAR-1 may play a role in hair growth regulation in human hair follicles.
research 120 Identification of post-translationally modified trichohyalin epitopes responsible for triggering autoimmunity in alopecia areata
research Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research 5α-Reductase type 2 gene variant associations with prostate cancer risk, circulating hormone levels and androgenetic alopecia
A49T gene variant linked to higher prostate cancer risk, lower hormone levels, and slightly reduced balding risk.
research Two Different Mutations in the Same Codon of a Type II Hair Keratin (hHb6) in Patients with Monilethrix
Mutations in the hHb6 gene cause the hair disorder monilethrix.
research ACE2 and TMPRSS2 Potential Involvement in Genetic Susceptibility to SARS-COV-2 in Cancer Patients
Targeting ACE2 and TMPRSS2 may help prevent or treat COVID-19 in cancer patients.
research Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice
Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
research Pre-receptor regulation of the androgen receptor
Two enzymes regulate androgen receptor activity, affecting treatments for androgen insufficiency and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
research Author response: Structural basis of malodour precursor transport in the human axilla
The transporter protein SH1446 in Staphylococcus hominis is key to underarm odor production.
research A novel human type I hair keratin gene: evidence for two keratin hHa3 isoforms
Scientists discovered two versions of a new human hair keratin gene.
research Hague (Hag): A New Mouse Hair Mutation With an Unstable Semidominant Allele
A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
research A Case of Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome Caused by a Novel Heterozygous Nonsense Mutation in the TRPS1 Gene
A new genetic mutation in the TRPS1 gene causes Trichorhinophalangeal Syndrome, leading to specific hair, dental, and bone issues.
research Cthrc1 deficiency aggravates wound healing and promotes cardiac rupture after myocardial infarction via non-canonical WNT5A signaling pathway
CTHRC1 is essential for healing and preventing heart rupture after a heart attack.
research The CAP1/Prss8 catalytic triad is not involved in PAR2 activation and protease nexin‐1 (PN‐1) inhibition
CAP1/Prss8 does not activate PAR2 or inhibit PN-1.
research TGF‐β and HSP70 profiles during transformation of yak hair follicles from the anagen to catagen stage
TGF-β2 helps yak hair follicles enter the regression phase, while HSP70 tries to prevent it.
research HR Gene Variants Identified in Mexican Patients with Alopecia Areata
A specific gene variant may increase the risk of developing Alopecia Areata.
research Application of histamine receptors H2R, H3R and H4R, but not H1R, in dermatology
Certain histamine receptors (H2R, H3R, H4R) have unique roles in treating skin diseases, with H2R helping with chronic urticaria and other conditions, H3R providing pain relief and allergy benefits, and H4R reducing inflammation and itchiness.
research A Novel Serine Protease Overexpressed in the Hair Follicles of Nude Mice
A new enzyme, BSSP, is found in high amounts in the hair follicles of nude mice.
research A disease-causing novel missense mutation in the ST14 gene underlies autosomal recessive ichthyosis with hypotrichosis syndrome in a consanguineous family
A new mutation in the ST14 gene causes a rare skin and hair disorder in a specific family.
research Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis caused by a novel mutation in the human hairless transcript
A new mutation in the HR gene causes hair loss in a specific family.
research The Mammalian Hairless Protein as a DNA Binding Phosphoprotein
The Hr protein binds to DNA, interacts with p53, and affects cell cycle genes.
research The parathyroid hormone-related protein as a regulator of normal tissue functions
PTHrP regulates various normal body functions, including bone development, skin, and muscle function.
research Alopecia areata susceptibility variant identified by MHC risk haplotype sequencing reproduces symptomatic patched hair loss in mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.