research Melanocortin receptor type 2 (MC2R, ACTH receptor) expression in patients with alopecia areata
Lower MC2R expression may contribute to alopecia areata.
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research Melatonin membrane receptors in peripheral tissues: Distribution and functions
Melatonin affects many body functions beyond sleep by interacting with specific receptors in various tissues.
research Prevalence of Type II diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance in parents of women with polycystic ovary syndrome
Parents of women with PCOS have a higher risk of Type II diabetes and insulin resistance, especially fathers.
research Mechanisms of hepatocyte attachment to keratin biomaterials
Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
research Hollow polydopamine nanoparticles loading with peptide RL-QN15: a new pro-regenerative therapeutic agent for skin wounds
HPDAlR nanoparticles greatly improve skin wound healing without toxicity.
research TGF‐β2 is specifically expressed in human dermal papilla cells and modulates hair folliculogenesis
TGF-β2 plays a key role in human hair growth and development.
research Proteomic tools for the investigation of human hair structural proteins and evidence of weakness sites on hair keratin coil segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research Estrogen-Dependent Ontogeny of Sex Differences in Somatostatin Neurons of the Hypothalamic Periventricular Nucleus*
Male rats have more somatostatin neurons than females due to testosterone converting to estrogen during early development.
research Optical Behavior of Human Skin Substitutes: Absorbance in the 200–400 nm UV Range
UGRSKIN absorbs UV like native skin after 21-28 days, making it potentially suitable for clinical use.
research Isolation of Multipotent Nestin-Expressing Stem Cells Derived from the Epidermis of Elderly Humans and TAT-VHL Peptide-Mediated Neuronal Differentiation of These Cells
Stem cells from elderly skin can become neurons, offering potential for brain therapy.
research Proteomic Characterization of Damaged Single Hairs Recovered after an Explosion for Protein-Based Human Identification
Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
research MiR‐200c‐3p as a novel genetic marker and therapeutic tool for alopecia areata
miR-200c-3p could help diagnose and treat alopecia areata.
research Prefrontal 5α-reductase 2 mediates male-specific acute stress response
5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
research Lipid-based liquid crystals as drug delivery vehicles for antimicrobial peptides
Cubosomes enhance antimicrobial peptide stability and effectiveness.
research Effects of a complex mixture prepared from agrimonia, houttuynia, licorice, peony, and phellodendron on human skin cells
The plant extract mixture improves skin health by reducing inflammation, boosting collagen, and supporting anti-aging.
research The potential role of fibroblast‐derived multi‐peptide factors in activation of growth factors and β‐Catenin in hair follicle cells
Multi-peptide factors from fibroblasts may stimulate hair growth by increasing growth factors and β-catenin in hair cells.
research Cardiac and Renal SARS-CoV-2 Viral Entry Protein Regulation by Androgens and Diet: Implications for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and COVID-19
Androgens and a high-fat diet may increase the risk of severe COVID-19 in women with PCOS by upregulating certain proteins in the heart and kidneys.
research Industry Updates from the Field of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine in December 2019
Significant progress and collaborations in stem cell research and regenerative medicine were made, including advancements in hair growth, cancer therapies, and treatments for neurological disorders.
research Montagna Symposium 2016—The Skin: Our Sensory Organ for Itch, Pain, Touch, and Pleasure
The symposium highlighted the skin's role in sensing itch, pain, touch, and pleasure, and discussed new research and techniques for understanding and treating these sensations.
research Serum phoenixin-14 and phoenixin-20 concentrations in polycystic ovary syndrome: Associations with anti-Müllerian hormone and diagnostic utility
Phoenixin levels are higher in PCOS patients and may help in diagnosis.
research Angiopoietin-1 induces survival and proliferation of hair follicle dermal papilla cells through integrin α5β1 signaling
Angiopoietin-1 helps hair cells survive and grow, making it a potential treatment for hair loss.
research A comprehensive atlas of endogenous peptides in maize
The atlas maps maize peptides, showing complex regulation and varied roles across tissues and stages.
research Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024)
The 2024 guideline updates recommendations for genetic testing, imaging, and sperm retrieval in male infertility.
research Peer Review #1 of "Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity (v0.2)"
Keratin peptide signatures in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity.
research Peer Review #2 of "Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity (v0.1)"
Keratin peptide signatures in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity.
research Peer Review #1 of "Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity (v0.1)"
Keratin peptides in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity, but more research is needed.
research Hydrogel microneedle delivery of a palmitoylated peptide promotes hair regeneration via dual activation of Wnt/β-catenin and cAMP–PKA signaling
A new peptide delivered through microneedles can effectively promote hair regrowth.
research Low-Molecular-Weight Collagen Peptides Improve Hair Health in Adults with Damaged Hair: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Collagen supplements improve hair health and are safe.
research Effect of silk peptide on hair growth of C57BL/6 mouse
research Association between PSA and leptin, adiponectin, HbA1c, or C-peptide among African-American and Caucasian men
Higher C-peptide levels in African-American men and higher HbA1c levels in Caucasian men are linked to lower PSA levels.