research A general mathematical model for the in vitro assembly dynamics of intermediate filament proteins
The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Correlation of proteolytic activities of organ cultured intact mouse skin with defined hair cycle stages
Proteolytic activity in mouse skin changes with hair cycle stages, peaking in early anagen.
research The β‐thymosins: Intracellular and extracellular activities of a versatile actin binding protein family
β‐thymosins, especially thymosin β4, help in heart protection, wound healing, and hair growth by stabilizing actin in cells.
research The Localization of Dehydrogenase Activity and Sulphydryl Groups in Wool and Hair Follicles by the use of Tetrazolium Salts
INT effectively shows enzyme activity and protein groups in wool and hair follicles.
research Shaping Up Mitochondrion in Motion
Mitochondria change shape to meet energy needs during cell movement.
research Mapping Metabolism: Monitoring Lactate Dehydrogenase Activity Directly in Tissue
The document concludes that the technique allows for the detection of LDH activity in various tissues, showing where cells are actively metabolizing glucose.
research Biochemical Mechanisms by Which Minoxidil Sulfate Influences Mammalian Cells
Minoxidil sulfate relaxes blood vessels by increasing potassium permeability.
research Stimulation of Cl conductance by minoxidil sulfate and K conductance by minoxidil in eccrine clear cells.
Minoxidil sulfate affects Cl channels, while minoxidil affects K channels in cells.
research Modulating mechanosensory afferent excitability by an atypical mG luR
A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
research Determination of rat 5α-reductase type 1 isozyme activity and its inhibition by novel steroidal oxazolines
New steroidal compounds moderately block an enzyme related to testosterone conversion, less effectively than finasteride.
research Alpha Smooth Muscle Actin role in Androgenetic Alopecia Pathogenesis:
Reduced alpha smooth muscle actin may cause hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research Carbobenzoxy-capped Phe-Lys(BODIPY TMR-X-acyloxymethyl ketone(QSY7)
Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.
research Poster 147 Determination of Individual in Vivo Hip Muscle Forces Using an EMG‐to‐Force Processing Model
The EMG-to-force model accurately predicts hip muscle forces during walking.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Elastin Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
research Mechanical properties characterization of human hair fibers cortex region by multiparametric Atomic Force Microscopy mapping
The active ingredient improves the strength of damaged hair fibers.
research Effects of Potassium Channel Modulators on the Responses of Mammalian Slowly Adapting Mechanoreceptors
Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
research A Sensitive Assay for the Enzyme Activity in Hair Follicles and Epidermis that Catalyses the Peptidyl-Arginine-Citrulline Post-translational Modification
A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
research Cystatin M/E Is a High Affinity Inhibitor of Cathepsin V and Cathepsin L by a Reactive Site That Is Distinct from the Legumain-binding Site
Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Mutants Demonstrate Increased Motility Inside the Nucleus of Living Cells: Time of Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) Is an Integrated Measure of Receptor Function
Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.
research DiZyme: The Ultimate Resource for Nanozyme Multiple Catalytic Activity Prediction
DiZyme accurately predicts nanozyme activities to aid in discovering new applications.
research Myocyte Androgen Receptor Modulates Body Composition and Metabolic Parameters
Activating androgen receptors in muscle can increase muscle mass and reduce fat.
research Unzipping the cuticle of the human hair shaft to obtain micron/nano keratin filaments
Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
research Formation of actin mesh structures and alpha-smooth muscle actin dynamics in fibroblasts contribute to dermal regeneration in mouse fetus
Actin and alpha-smooth muscle actin help skin heal in mouse fetuses.
research Disease Prevention and Alleviation by Human Myoblast Transplantation
Myoblast transplantation shows promise for treating various muscle and heart conditions.
research The Serine Protease Activity of Corin Is Required for Normal Pigment Type Switching
research Effects of Nitrendipine (BAY e 5009), Nifedipine, Verapamil, Phentolamine, Papaverine, and Minoxidil on Contractions of Isolated Rabbit Aortic Smooth Muscle
Nitrendipine and nifedipine effectively block muscle contractions, while papaverine relaxes them and minoxidil needs high amounts to work.
research Dopa oxidase activity in the hair, skin and ocular melanocytes is increased in the presence of stressed fibroblasts
Stressed fibroblasts greatly increase melanin production in hair, skin, and eye cells, mainly due to a growth factor called bFGF.
research Sulfation of minoxidil by liver sulfotransferase
Liver enzyme helps minoxidil work better for blood vessel relaxation.
research Myotonic dystrophy type 1
There is no cure for myotonic dystrophy type 1, so treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications.
research Comparison of minoxidil sulfotransferase activity between scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes: Implication for minoxidil efficacy for off‐label use
Minoxidil is less effective on eyebrows and eyelashes than scalp hair because these areas have lower enzyme activity needed to activate the drug.