research HAIR ANALYSIS FOR DRUGS OF ABUSE. PLAUSIBILITY OF INTERPRETATION
Hair analysis can detect drug use but requires careful interpretation due to its complexity.
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690-720 / 1000+ results research Deimination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Physiology and Diseases
PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
research Dihydrotestosterone Stimulates 5a-Reductase Activity in Pubic Skin Fibroblasts*
Dihydrotestosterone increases the activity of an enzyme in pubic skin cells that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
research WNT10A promotes an invasive and self-renewing phenotype in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
WNT10A helps esophageal cancer cells spread and keep renewing themselves.
research Role of the vitamin D receptor in hair follicle biology
Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma for Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review of the Literature
PRP treatment helps hair growth in most cases, but more research needed.
research Phenotypic Diversity and Mutation Spectrum in Hypotrichosis with Juvenile Macular Dystrophy
Different harmful mutations in the CDH3 gene cause HJMD, but symptoms vary among individuals.
research Four days of simulated shift work reduces insulin sensitivity in humans
Working night shifts for four days can lower the body's ability to use insulin, which may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
research MicroRNA Species in Follicular Fluid Associating With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Related Intermediary Phenotypes
Certain microRNAs in the fluid around eggs are linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and may help diagnose it.
research The hair cycle and Vitamin D receptor
Vitamin D receptor is essential for healthy hair growth.
research JunB defines functional and structural integrity of the epidermo-pilosebaceous unit in the skin
JunB is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair follicles.
research Recent studies on the delivery of hydrophilic drugs in nanoparticulate systems
Nanoparticulate systems improve drug delivery by controlling release, protecting drugs, changing absorption and distribution, and concentrating drugs in targeted areas.
research Maternal western diet causes inflammatory milk and TLR2/4-dependent neonatal toxicity
A mother's western diet can make her milk toxic, causing inflammation and hair loss in babies.
research Tryptophan Missense Mutation in the Ligand‐Binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor Causes Severe Resistance to 1,25‐Dihydroxyvitamin D
A mutation in the vitamin D receptor causes severe resistance to vitamin D, affecting bone health but not hair growth.
research Distinct mechanisms for sebaceous gland self-renewal and regeneration provide durability in response to injury
Sebaceous glands can regenerate after injury using stem cells from hair follicles.
research The phenology of dioecious Ficus spp. tree species and its importance for forest restoration projects
Understanding the fruiting patterns of Ficus trees can improve forest restoration by ensuring pollinators survive and biodiversity is supported.
research Bone Morphogenetic Protein Antagonist Noggin Promotes Skin Tumorigenesis via Stimulation of the Wnt and Shh Signaling Pathways
Noggin promotes skin tumors by activating certain cell signaling pathways.
research Stem cells in embryonic skin development
The origins of many adult skin stem cells are still mostly unknown.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Long non-coding RNA Xist contribution in systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis
Females are more prone to lupus and arthritis due to X chromosome factors.
research Male pattern baldness and the risk of prostate cancer
Men who experienced baldness at age 20 may have double the risk of getting prostate cancer.
research Novel Biodegradable Polymeric Microparticles Facilitate Scarless Wound Healing by Promoting Re-epithelialization and Inhibiting Fibrosis
Biodegradable microparticles help wounds heal without scars.
research Alopecia Universalis Successfully Treated With Adalimumab
A woman with severe hair loss was successfully treated with the drug adalimumab.
research Lymphoid Enhancer-binding Factor-1 (LEF1) Interacts with the DNA-binding Domain of the Vitamin D Receptor
LEF1 interacts with Vitamin D Receptor, affecting hair follicle regeneration and this could be linked to hair loss conditions.
research Hyperplasia of Hair Follicles and Other Adnexal Structures in Cutaneous Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Hair follicle hyperplasia is common in both benign and malignant skin lymphoproliferative disorders, with a proposed new term "pseudolymphomatous adnexitis."
research Consecutive Cyproterone Acetate and Estradiol Treatment in Late-Pubertal Transgender Female Adolescents
Cyproterone acetate treatment is safe and causes mild feminization, which increases with added estrogen.
research Detection of testosterone propionate administration in horse hair samples
Hair analysis can detect testosterone in horses after drug administration.
research Odontogenic Keratocysts Arise from Quiescent Epithelial Rests and Are Associated with Deregulated Hedgehog Signaling in Mice and Humans
Odontogenic keratocysts are caused by abnormal Hedgehog signaling and can lead to tooth and bone issues.
research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.