research Biological activity of novel progesterone derivatives having a bulky ester side chains at C-3
The more lipophilic the progesterone derivative, the better it binds to androgen receptors and has antiandrogenic effects.
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840-870 / 1000+ results research Induction of ornithine decarboxylase in specific subpopulations of murine epidermal cells following multiple exposures to 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, mezerein and ethyl phenylpropriolate
TPA strongly increases ODC activity in certain skin cells, potentially aiding tumor growth.
research TLR3 signaling modulates immunomodulatory property of human periodontal ligament stem cells.
TLR3 signaling enhances the immunosuppressive properties of human periodontal ligament stem cells.
research Heterogeneity of ornithine decarboxylase expression in 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate-treated mouse skin and in epidermal tumors
ODC expression in mouse skin and tumors is varied and can be inhibited by retinoic acid or cycloheximide.
research 732 Ceramide synthase 4 controls epidermal lipid composition and barrier function
Ceramide synthase 4 is essential for maintaining skin barrier health.
research DcR3 reprograms macrophage plasticity to promote wound healing and hair regeneration
DcR3 helps heal wounds and regrow hair by changing macrophages to a repair-focused type.
research Plakophilin 1 suppresses keratinocyte innate immune responses through DExD/H helicases
Plakophilin 1 helps control skin cell immune responses to prevent excessive inflammation.
research Direct reprogramming of human fibroblasts into hair-inducing dermal papilla cell-like cells by a single small molecule
Peficitinib can turn human fibroblasts into cells that help grow hair.
research Cloning of a Functional Vitamin D Receptor from the Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), an Ancient Vertebrate Lacking a Calcified Skeleton and Teeth
Lampreys have a functional vitamin D receptor that may help detoxify harmful substances.
research 1425 Deregulation of toll like receptor signaling and association with caveolin-1 in lichen planopilaris reveals a novel mechanism in pathogenesis of scarring alopecia
The study suggests that changes in immune system receptors and their interaction with a cell component may be important in the development of a type of hair loss condition.
research 12-O-Tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate Induces Apoptosis in Renal Epithelial Cells through a Growth Signal Conflict Which Is Prevented by Activated ras1
Activated ras can protect kidney cells from a certain substance that causes cell death.
research Androgens Regulate Tau Phosphorylation Through Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase–Protein Kinase B–Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3β Signaling
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Phosphatidic acid may promote hair growth like minoxidil.
research 1619 Spatial transcriptomic analysis of imiquimod-treated mouse skin reveals deregulation of lipid raft-associated markers which could be reversed by re-introduction of caveolin scaffolding domain peptide
The research found that a protein called caveolin-1 is reduced in psoriasis, but reintroducing it can help alleviate some psoriasis symptoms.
research Identification of dkk4 as a target of Eda-A1/Edar pathway reveals an unexpected role of ectodysplasin as inhibitor of Wnt signalling in ectodermal placodes
Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
research Ppp2r2a Knockout Mice Reveal That Protein Phosphatase 2A Regulatory Subunit, PP2A-B55α, Is an Essential Regulator of Neuronal and Epidermal Embryonic Development
The PP2A-B55α protein is essential for brain and skin development in embryos.
research Skin Adipocyte Stem Cell Self-Renewal Is Regulated by a PDGFA/AKT-Signaling Axis
PDGFA/AKT signaling is important for the growth and maintenance of certain skin fat cells.
research Effects of in vivo-administered 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin on receptor binding of epidermal growth factor in the hepatic plasma membrane of rat, guinea pig, mouse, and hamster.
TCDD reduces EGF receptor activity and causes various developmental changes in animals.
research The effects of phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitor on hair follicle cell viability and hair growth
PDE3 inhibitor may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth.
research In vivo response of GsdmA3Dfl/+ mice to topically applied fish oil – effects on cellular markers and macrophages
Fish oil increased cell growth and macrophages in the skin but didn't affect COX-2 expression.
research Dihydrotestosterone, and Not Testosterone, Enhances the LPS-Induced Inflammatory Cytokine Gene Expression in Human Adipocytes
Dihydrotestosterone boosts inflammation in fat cells more than testosterone.
research Structures of three polycystic kidney disease-like domains fromClostridium histolyticumcollagenases ColG and ColH
The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
research Evidence for multiple, developmentally regulated isoforms of Ptprq on hair cells of the inner ear
Ptprq has multiple forms that change during inner ear development.
research Sphingolipid metabolism orchestrates establishment of the hair follicle stem cell compartment
Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
research 362 Not just a cell marker: DPP4 modulates regeneration of hair follicles in large wounds
DPP4, a molecule in skin, helps heal large wounds and regrow hair follicles when its levels are reduced.
research 1434 Role of fibroblast DPP4 in wound healing, scarring and regeneration
DPP4 is important for scarring and skin regeneration, and managing its activity could improve skin healing treatments.
research An in-depth study of DOPE:DOPC liposomes to maximize targeted drug delivery to cancer-associated cells
DOPE:DOPC liposomes can improve targeted cancer drug delivery, reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
research Overexpression of protein kinase C-α in the epidermis of transgenic mice results in striking alterations in phorbol ester-induced inflammation and COX-2, MIP-2 and TNF-α expression but not tumor promotion
Overexpressing PKCα in mice skin increases inflammation but doesn't affect tumor growth.
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomic Comparison of Early- and Late-Passage Human Dermal Papilla Cell Secretome in Relation to Inducing Hair Follicle Regeneration
Early-stage skin cells help regenerate hair follicles, with proteins SDF1, MMP3, biglycan, and LTBP1 playing key roles.