research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
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research Distinct tooth regeneration systems deploy a conserved battery of genes
Different fish use the same genes to regrow teeth.
research Smad4-dependent desmoglein-4 expression contributes to hair follicle integrity
Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.
research 9 Role of 5α-reductase in health and disease
5α-reductase is essential for male sexual development and its inhibitors have potential in treating various conditions related to hormone action.
research Vitamin D receptor-mediated control of Soggy, Wise, and Hairless gene expression in keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth genes in skin cells.
research Exploring the Drug Repurposing Versatility of Valproic Acid as a Multifunctional Regulator of Innate and Adaptive Immune Cells
Valproic Acid could potentially be used to treat immune-related conditions due to its ability to modify immune cell functions.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research A preliminary study of differentially expressed genes in expanded skin and normal skin: implications for adult skin regeneration
The study found that expanded skin regenerates similarly to normal skin, with 77 genes playing a role in the process.
research Formation of the cornified envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy
Low-level Laser Therapy may help reduce inflammation, pain, and aid healing, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and establish standard treatment guidelines.
research Role of hair as Evidence in Investigation: A Forensic Approach
Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Expression of retinoid nuclear receptor superfamily members in human hair follicles and its implication in hair growth.
RXR agonists may promote hair growth in humans.
research Progesterone Promotes Anti-Anxiety/Depressant-like Behavior and Trophic Actions of BDNF in the Hippocampus of Female Nuclear Progesterone Receptor, but Not 5α-Reductase, Knockout Mice
Progesterone reduces anxiety and depression in female mice by increasing BDNF in the brain, needing 5α-reduction and estradiol.
research Assessment of Dysregulation of HERC6 and Essential Biological Processes in Response to Laser Therapy of Human Arm Skin
Laser therapy on human skin affects the HERC6 gene and related genes, influencing many cell processes and requiring careful safety measures.
research IL-1 Receptor–Knockout Mice Develop Epidermal Cysts and Show an Altered Innate Immune Response after Exposure to UVB Radiation
IL-1 receptor absence in mice leads to skin cysts and changes in immune response after UVB exposure.
research Author response: Sphingosine 1-phosphate-regulated transcriptomes in heterogenous arterial and lymphatic endothelium of the aorta
Sphingosine 1-phosphate affects inflammation and gene expression in different aorta cells.
research Ferulic Acid Induces Keratin 6α via Inhibition of Nuclear β-Catenin Accumulation and Activation of Nrf2 in Wound-Induced Inflammation
Ferulic acid helps wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell movement.
research Author response: A counter gradient of Activin A and follistatin instructs the timing of hair cell differentiation in the murine cochlea
Activin A and follistatin control when ear hair cells form in mice.
research Modulating the Antioxidant Response for Better Oxidative Stress-Inducing Therapies: How to Take Advantage of Two Sides of the Same Medal?
Enhancing antioxidant responses can improve treatments for various diseases.
research The integrated stress response fine-tunes stem cell fate decisions upon serine deprivation and tissue injury
Serine is vital for hair follicle stem cells to balance hair growth and skin repair.
research Hair and Scalp Variation Related to Gender
Gender affects hair and scalp characteristics, with differences in hormone responses, graying patterns, and trace metals.
research Isoginkgetin, a natural biflavonoid from Ginkgo biloba, inhibits inflammatory response in endothelial cells via suppressing NF-κB activation
Isoginkgetin reduces inflammation in cells by blocking NF-κB activation.
research Hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets in Lebanese patients: the p.R391S and p.H397P variants have different phenotypes
Two different mutations in the vitamin D receptor gene cause different symptoms and responses to treatment in Lebanese patients with hereditary rickets.
research Stress-related skin disorders
Stress can worsen skin conditions by affecting hormone levels and immune response.
research Long and short non-coding RNA and radiation response: a review
Non-coding RNAs could help detect and treat radiation damage.
research Claudin Expression Modulations Reflect an Injury Response in the Murine Epidermis
Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
research Hair regrowth in alopecia areata and re‐pigmentation in vitiligo in response to treatment: Commonalities and differences
Hair regrows faster in alopecia areata than skin re-pigments in vitiligo due to differences in stem cells and treatment effects.
research The Role of the Vitamin D Receptor in the Epidermal Stem Cell Response to Wounding
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for skin wound healing.
research RSL4 regulatory network acts as an early driver of root hair growth at low temperature in Arabidopsis thaliana
A gene network led by RSL4 is crucial for early root hair growth in response to cold in Arabidopsis thaliana.