research SnapshotDx Quiz: December 2018
Lichen Planopilaris causes irreversible hair loss due to immune attacks on hair stem cells, but modulating PPAR-γ might help treat it.
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research Lichen Planopilaris
Lichen Planopilaris is a hair loss condition best treated early with various medications, including hydroxychloroquine, to prevent permanent baldness.
research Cicatricial alopecia: What’s new in etiology?
Cicatricial alopecia, a permanent hair loss condition, is mainly caused by damage to specific hair follicle stem cells and abnormal immune responses, with gene regulator PPAR-y and lipid metabolism disorders playing significant roles.
research Folliculocentric papules and alopecia
A 70-year-old woman with a rare skin condition improved after treatment with topical steroids and acitretin.
research Delayed hair cycle in mnd2 mutant mice lacking HtrA2 serine protease activity
HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
research Role of Androgen Receptor in Hypothalamic Regulation of Metabolism and Reproduction
Androgen receptors in the brain affect metabolism and reproduction differently in males and females, and may help manage PCOS symptoms in females.
research Identification of A p300–SP1–BRD4 Transcriptional Axis as a Key Driver of AR Hyperactivation in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Targeting the p300/AR axis may help treat polycystic ovary syndrome.
research Parathyroid Hormone Hormone-Related Protein and the PTH Receptor Regulate Angiogenesis of the Skin
PTHrP and its receptor can control blood vessel growth and hair development in mouse skin.
research Keratin 79 is a PPARA target that is highly expressed by liver damage
Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
research Exercise activates the PI3K-AKT signal pathway by decreasing the expression of 5α-reductase type 1 in PCOS rats
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity and hormone regulation in PCOS rats.
research LPA3, a unique G protein-coupled receptor for lysophosphatidic acid
LPA3 is crucial for embryo implantation and links LPA to prostaglandin signaling.
research Physiologic functions of PP2A: Lessons from genetically modified mice
Mice studies show that Protein Phosphatase 2A is crucial for cell growth, development, and disease prevention.
research PDGFA regulation of dermal adipocyte stem cells
PDGF signaling is crucial for maintaining fat stem cells in the skin, and its level of activation can either preserve these cells or cause fibrosis.
research 743 Adipocyte stem cells are maintained by Pdgfα signaling in the skin
Pdgfα signaling helps maintain fat cells in the skin and is important for hair growth, wound healing, and fighting infections.
research Hair-Cycle-Dependent Expression of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and its Type I Receptor: Evidence for Regulation at the Anagen to Catagen Transition
Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.
research CRABP2 Promotes the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells via the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway
CRABP2 helps increase the growth of cells important for hair growth by activating a specific growth pathway.
research Agouti and Agouti-related Protein: Analogies and Contrasts
Agouti and AGRP affect pigmentation and obesity, with implications for metabolic disorders.
research 570 Targeting phosphodiesterase 8A (PDE8A) to boost adipogenesis and hair regeneration
Inhibiting PDE8A may help treat hair loss by boosting fat cell growth and hair regeneration.
research The parathyroid hormone-related protein as a regulator of normal tissue functions
PTHrP regulates various normal body functions, including bone development, skin, and muscle function.
research Paxillin regulates androgen receptor expression associated with granulosa cell focal adhesions
Paxillin may help manage androgen-related disorders like PCOS by stabilizing androgen receptor proteins.
research 1358 PRC1 fine-tunes gene repression and activation to safeguard skin epithelium development and stem cell specification
PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
research YAP1 promotes adipogenesis by regulating the negative feedback mechanism of the Hippo signaling pathway via LATS2
YAP1 helps fat cell formation by influencing the Hippo pathway.
research PRC 2 preserves intestinal progenitors and restricts secretory lineage commitment
PRC2 is essential for maintaining intestinal cell balance and aiding regeneration after damage.
research New insights into molecular signaling pathways and current advancements in prostate cancer diagnostics & therapeutics
New drugs and therapies targeting specific pathways show promise in treating advanced prostate cancer.
research Attenuation of 5α-reductase-mediated progesterone metabolism promotes differentiation of human endometrial stromal cells for the establishment of pregnancy
Reducing 5α-reductase activity helps endometrial cells differentiate, aiding pregnancy.
research Pharmacogenetics of the Androgen Metabolic Pathway
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonism Improves Glucose Metabolism in a Mouse Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Blocking glucocorticoid receptors improves glucose metabolism in a PCOS mouse model.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Hair follicle stem cell-specific PPARgamma deletion causes scarring alopecia.
PPARgamma is crucial for healthy hair follicles, and its loss causes scarring alopecia.
research Autotaxin–lysophosphatidic acid– LPA 3 signaling at the embryo‐epithelial boundary controls decidualization pathways
LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.
research Conditional Knockout in Mice Reveals the Critical Roles of Ppp2ca in Epidermis Development
PP2Acα is essential for proper hair and skin development.