research Wnt/β-catenin signalling: function, biological mechanisms, and therapeutic opportunities
The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for body functions and diseases, and targeting it may treat conditions like cancer, but with safety challenges.
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960-990 / 1000+ results research Targeted Inactivation of Gh/Tissue Transglutaminase II
Tgm2 helps stabilize dying cells and aids fibroblast attachment to the extracellular matrix.
research A protein kinase target of a PDK1 signalling pathway is involved in root hair growth in Arabidopsis
AGC2-1 protein is essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research Vitamin D: More Than a “Bone-a-Fide” Hormone
Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
research The Biological Actions of Dehydroepiandrosterone Involves Multiple Receptors
DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.
research Glycerol Regulates Stratum Corneum Hydration in Sebaceous Gland Deficient (Asebia) Mice
Glycerol is essential for skin hydration in mice without sebaceous glands.
research Disruption of P2RY5, an orphan G protein–coupled receptor, underlies autosomal recessive woolly hair
Mutations in the P2RY5 gene cause autosomal recessive woolly hair.
research Abnormal differentiation of epidermis in transgenic mice constitutively expressing cyclooxygenase-2 in skin
Overexpression of COX-2 in mice skin causes abnormal skin and hair development.
research Sebum Free Fatty Acids Enhance the Innate Immune Defense of Human Sebocytes by Upregulating β-Defensin-2 Expression
Free fatty acids in sebum boost skin's defense against acne by increasing antimicrobial peptides.
research Melatonin: functions and ligands
Melatonin helps regulate sleep and may aid in treating various health issues.
research Fibroblast growth factors: key players in regeneration and tissue repair
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) are important for tissue repair and regeneration, influencing cell behavior and other factors involved in healing, and are crucial in processes like wound healing, bone repair, and hair growth.
research The human skin as a hormone target and an endocrine gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the “C(ut)annabinoid” System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research Skin Pigmentation Types, Causes and Treatment—A Review
Skin pigmentation varies due to genetics, UV exposure, and drugs, with treatments available but requiring medical advice.
research Nanoparticles for Topical Application in the Treatment of Skin Dysfunctions—An Overview of Dermo-Cosmetic and Dermatological Products
Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research Phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and potential health benefits of Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
research Gene Array Profiling and Immunomodulation Studies Define a Cell-Mediated Immune Response Underlying the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata in a Mouse Model and Humans
Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
research Arabidopsis ZINC FINGER PROTEIN1 Acts Downstream of GL2 to Repress Root Hair Initiation and Elongation by Directly Suppressing bHLH Genes
AtZP1 protein stops root hair growth in plants by blocking certain genes.
research Peripheral Arterial Disease: Diagnosis and Management
PAD is common but often missed, needing lifestyle changes and medication for better outcomes.
research Pemphigus Vulgaris IgG and Methylprednisolone Exhibit Reciprocal Effects on Keratinocytes
Methylprednisolone helps skin cells stick together better in pemphigus vulgaris.
research Recent advances in the epidermal growth factor receptor/ligand system biology on skin homeostasis and keratinocyte stem cell regulation
Understanding EGFR's role in skin is crucial for better treatments and managing side effects.
research Autosomal-Dominant Woolly Hair Resulting from Disruption of Keratin 74 (KRT74), a Potential Determinant of Human Hair Texture
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
research Nanomaterials-Based Wound Dressing for Advanced Management of Infected Wound
Nanomaterials in wound dressings help fight infections and improve healing.
research Interleukin-1 Induces Transcription of Keratin K6 in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
Interleukin-1 increases keratin K6 production in skin cells.
research Vitamin D and the skin
research Two distinct signaling pathways in hair cycle induction: Stat3-dependent and -independent pathways
There are two ways to start hair growth: one needs Stat3 and the other does not, but both need PI3K activation.
research Novel mechanisms for the vitamin D receptor (VDR) in the skin and in skin cancer
Vitamin D receptor helps prevent skin cancer and supports skin health.
research The Potential of Ginkgo biloba as a Source of Biologically Active Compounds—A Review of the Recent Literature and Patents
Ginkgo biloba has health benefits but also contains toxic compounds, driving interest in its use in medicine and food.
research Bimatoprost in the treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis
Bimatoprost is effective for growing longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes.
research Clinical and Molecular Diagnostic Criteria of Congenital Atrichia with Papular Lesions11This paper originally appeared in issue 117:1662–1665, 2001. Following publication the authors indicated that important corrections at page proof were not taken in. To ensure that the paper is published as intended, the editors have decided to reproduce the contents in full.
Congenital atrichia with papular lesions is often misdiagnosed, and new diagnostic criteria can improve accuracy.