research α‐Difluoromethylornithine, a polyamine inhibitor: its potential role in controlling hair growth and in cancer treatment and chemo‐prevention
DFMO may help control hair growth and treat cancer.
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30 / 410 resultsresearch Gain‐of‐function variants in the ODC1 gene cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with macrocephaly, alopecia, dysmorphic features, and neuroimaging abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
research Co-operation between follicular ornithine decarboxylase and v-Ha-ras induces spontaneous papillomas and malignant conversion in transgenic skin
High levels of ODC and a mutant Ha-ras gene cause tumors in mice.
research 314 Molecular genetic dissection of ILVEN leads to successful targeted therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Trypanocidal Effect of Isotretinoin through the Inhibition of Polyamine and Amino Acid Transporters in Trypanosoma cruzi
Isotretinoin shows promise as a treatment for Chagas disease by effectively inhibiting key transporters in the parasite.
research The remarkable legacy of the K6/ODC mouse: mechanisms of polyamine-promoted tumorigenesis revealed
Polyamines are crucial for skin tumor development, and inhibiting them can prevent tumors.
research Inhibition of Polyamine Synthesis Alters Hair Follicle Function and Fiber Composition
Polyamines, especially spermidine, are essential for hair growth.
research Polyamines and hair: a couple in search of perfection
Polyamines are important for hair growth, but more research is needed to understand their functions and treatment potential.
research Elevated ornithine decarboxylase activity promotes skin tumorigenesis by stimulating the recruitment of bulge stem cells but not via toxic polyamine catabolic metabolites
Increased ODC activity leads to skin tumors by recruiting stem cells, not by toxic byproducts.
research Inhibition of the development of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in protein kinase C epsilon transgenic mice by alpha-difluoromethylornithine accompanied by marked hair follicle degeneration and hair loss.
Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
research A Transition State Analogue of 5′-Methylthioadenosine Phosphorylase Induces Apoptosis in Head and Neck Cancers
MT-DADMe-ImmA can selectively kill head and neck cancer cells without harming normal cells.
research Synergy of Eflornithine Cream with Laser and Light-Based Systems for Hair Management
Using Eflornithine cream with laser treatments improves facial hair removal.
research Expanding the phenotype: Four new cases and hope for treatment in Bachmann‐Bupp syndrome
Four new cases of Bachmann-Bupp syndrome suggest potential for targeted treatment.
research Promotion of homology-directed DNA repair by polyamines
Polyamines help fix DNA damage accurately in cells.
research Commentary on: Hairless and the polyamine putrescine form a negative regulatory loop in the epidermis
The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
research Increased hair polyamine levels in patients with alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's patients have higher levels of certain chemicals in their hair.
research 313 Different polyamine levels in the vertex and occipital hair of pattern hair loss patients
People with pattern hair loss have higher polyamine levels in the top of their head compared to the back.
research Anti-inflammatory, cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant activities of standardized extracts of Tridax procumbens L.
Extracts from Tridax procumbens L. have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and block inflammation-causing enzymes.
research Distribution of polyamines may be altered in different scalp regions of patients with hair loss
Hair loss patients may have different polyamine levels in various scalp areas.
research The Rationale for Inhibiting 5α-Reductase Isoenzymes in the Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Inhibiting 5α-reductase can help reduce prostate cancer risk and improve treatment.
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research Activated Polyamine Catabolism Depletes Acetyl-CoA Pools and Suppresses Prostate Tumor Growth in TRAMP Mice
Overexpressing SSAT enzyme reduces prostate tumor growth in mice.
research Overexpression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase under the control of mouse metallothionein I promoter in transgenic mice: evidence for a striking post-transcriptional regulation of transgene expression by a polyamine analogue
Overexpression of SSAT in mice causes hair loss, liver damage, and sensitivity to polyamine analogues.
research The RATIOnal Role of Polyamines in Epidermal Differentiation
Adjusting polyamine levels could help treat skin disorders like psoriasis and skin cancer.
research Cutaneous application of α-methylspermidine activates the growth of resting hair follicles in mice
Putting α-methylspermidine on mouse skin can start hair growth.
research Hairless and the polyamine putrescine form a negative regulatory loop in the epidermis
Hairless protein and putrescine regulate each other, affecting hair growth and skin balance.
research Polyamine Oxidase Expression Is Downregulated by 17β-Estradiol via Estrogen Receptor 2 in Human MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells
17β-estradiol lowers polyamine oxidase levels in breast cancer cells through estrogen receptor 2.
research Synthesis of minoxidil conjugates and their evaluation as HL-60 differentiation agents
Some minoxidil combinations can help differentiate leukemia cells without harming other cells.
research Comparative Studies on Polyamine Levels in Plasma and Urine of Androgenic Alopecia Patients Treated with Finasteride for a Period of Three Years
Finasteride treatment for three years changes certain polyamine levels in the blood but not in urine.
research Common Topical Medications
The document concludes that various topical medications are effective for skin conditions but often cause skin irritation as a side effect.