research COVID-19 and Sex Differences
Men are more likely to have severe COVID-19 cases and fatalities than women due to factors like lifestyle, aging, and biological differences.
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research Endocrine control of benign prostatic hyperplasia
Hormones and metabolism play a complex role in prostate enlargement, and more research is needed to improve diagnosis and treatment.
research 556 α 1 -AR agonist induced piloerection protects against the development of traction alopecia
Phenylephrine may help prevent hair loss from pulling on the hair roots.
research The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability
Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.
research Idiopathic Hirsutism*
The document concludes that more research is needed to understand excessive hair growth in women with normal hormone levels and regular ovulation.
research Steroid 5α-reductase 2 deficiency leads to reduced dominance-related and impulse-control behaviors
Mice lacking steroid 5α-reductase 2 show less aggression and better impulse control.
research Is the “Comb Over” Dying? A Mouse Model for Male Pattern Baldness (Androgenic Alopecia)
The mouse model suggests male pattern baldness may be due to an enzyme increasing DHT and higher androgen receptor levels in hair follicles.
research Thymic Peptides Differentially Modulate Human Hair Follicle Growth
Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
research Alleviation of Mechanical Allodynia by 14,15-Epoxyeicosatrienoic Acid in a Central Poststroke Pain Model: Possible Role of Allopregnanolone and δ-Subunit-Containing Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid A Receptors
14,15-EET may help reduce poststroke pain by affecting certain brain proteins.
research Antigen-Specific Regulatory T Cells and Low Dose of IL-2 in Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Using low-dose IL-2 to increase regulatory T cells might be a safe way to treat type 1 diabetes without severe side effects.
research Interleukin-1 Induces Transcription of Keratin K6 in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
Interleukin-1 increases keratin K6 production in skin cells.
research Elevated serum heat shock protein-70 and interleukin-15: prognostic biomarkers correlating with clinical severity and diagnostic efficacy in active alopecia areata
High levels of HSP70 and IL-15 are linked to more severe alopecia areata.
research Transgenic mice provide new insights into the role of TGF-alpha during epidermal development and differentiation.
TGF-alpha affects skin thickness, hair growth, and may contribute to psoriasis and papilloma formation.
research Minoxidil downregulates Interleukin-1 alpha gene expression in HaCaT cells
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation-related gene activity in skin cells.
research Wound healing protects against chemotherapy-induced alopecia in young rats via up-regulating interleukin-1β-mediated signaling
Wound healing can help prevent hair loss from chemotherapy in young rats by increasing interleukin-1β signaling.
research Canonical prolactin signaling and global mRNA expression in the skin of Holstein heifers carrying the SLICK1 allele of the prolactin receptor gene
The SLICK1 allele in Holstein heifers affects hair and immune traits without altering prolactin signaling.
research Meloside A Protects Dermal Papilla Cells from DHT-Induced Damage via Androgen Receptor Modulation
Meloside A may help protect hair cells from damage linked to hair loss.
research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of 15-Hydroxyprostaglandin Dehydrogenase Inhibitor in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
The inhibitor DPP can promote hair growth.
research Evaluation of serum levels of IL-6, IL-10, and TNF-a in alopecia areata patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of IL-6 and TNF-α.
research Interleukin-25-Mediated-IL-17RB Upregulation Promotes Cutaneous Wound Healing in Diabetic Mice by Improving Endothelial Cell Functions
IL-25 helps heal diabetic wounds by improving blood vessel and skin cell functions.
research Early androgen activity after birth determines the hypothalamic expression of androgen and estrogen receptors in adulthood in female but not in male rats
Early androgen exposure affects hormone receptor expression in adult female rats' brains, but not in males.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Expression of Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptors (PPARs) in Human Hair Follicles and PPARα Involvement in Hair Growth
PPAR alpha may help in hair growth and could be a target for treatment.
research Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha, Interferon Gamma and Substance P Are Novel Modulators of Extrapituitary Prolactin Expression in Human Skin
TNFα, IFNγ, and Substance P significantly affect prolactin levels in human skin, suggesting new treatments for skin and hair conditions.
research Natural Product-Inspired Bis(trifluoromethyl) Phenyl Hydroxycinnamate Derivatives as Promising Nonsteroidal Inhibitors of Human Steroid 5α-Reductase Type-1: Synthesis, In Vitro, and In Silico Studies
New compounds show promise as nonsteroidal treatments for hair loss.
research 17β-Estradiol Increases APE1/Ref-1 Secretion in Vascular Endothelial Cells and Ovariectomized Mice: Involvement of Calcium-Dependent Exosome Pathway
17β-estradiol boosts APE1/Ref-1 secretion in cells and mice via a calcium-dependent pathway.
research Identification of an osteopontin-derived peptide that binds neuropilin-1 and activates vascular cells
FOL-026 peptide can help repair blood vessels and promote growth, offering potential treatment for vascular diseases.
research IL-33 Contributes to the Pathological Changes of Hair Follicles in Psoriasis: A Potential Target for Psoriatic Alopecia
IL-33 is linked to hair follicle damage in psoriasis and could be a treatment target for hair loss in this condition.
research Vitamin D and androgen receptor-targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancer
Targeting vitamin D and androgen receptors may effectively treat triple-negative breast cancer, especially with chemotherapy.
research Anti-androgenic curcumin analogues as steroid 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
Some curcumin-like compounds can effectively and safely block the enzyme linked to hair loss and other conditions related to male hormones.