research Down-regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in XenopusMelanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Cortisol Enhances the Expression of mac25/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-Binding Protein-Related Protein-1 in Cultured Osteoblasts**This work was supported by NIDDK Grant DK-45227 and a scholarship (to R.C.P.) from Fundacao Coordenacao de Aperfeicoa mento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior (CAPES), Universidade de Sao Paulo (Sao Paulo, Brazil).
Cortisol increases a specific protein in bone cells, which may help explain its negative effects on bone.
research Repurposing of Drugs as Novel Influenza Inhibitors From Clinical Gene Expression Infection Signatures
A blood pressure drug, diltiazem, may also help treat influenza.
research Macroenvironmental Regulation of Hair Cycling and Collective Regenerative Behavior
Hair growth is influenced by various body and external factors, and neighboring hairs communicate to synchronize regeneration.
research Recent positive selection of a human androgen receptor/ectodysplasin A2 receptor haplotype and its relationship to male pattern baldness
A specific genetic mutation may increase male pattern baldness risk, especially in Europeans.
research 17-Hydroxyprogesterone Responses to Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Disclose Distinct Phenotypes of Functional Ovarian Hyperandrogenism and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The research found that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has two distinct types, with one having more severe hormone and insulin issues.
research Clinical picture, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in children
Children generally have milder SARS symptoms than adults, with good outcomes and no deaths reported, but long-term effects are unclear.
research Comparison of Activities Dependent on Glutathione S-Transferase and Cytochrome P-450 IA1 in Cultured Keratinocytes and Reconstructed Epidermal Models
Reconstructed skin models are useful for studying how skin processes certain chemicals.
research Safety and Effectiveness of VYC-15L, a Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Lip and Perioral Enhancement: One-Year Results From a Randomized, Controlled Study
VYC-15L is a safe and effective lip filler that lasts up to a year.
research In situ detection of retinoid-X receptor expression in normal and psoriatic human skin
RXR-alpha is strongly expressed in both normal and psoriatic skin and may help in skin cell differentiation and hair growth.
research Reconsidering the Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
PCOS should be reclassified into two types based on hormone levels and symptoms.
research Two Opposing Faces of Retinoic Acid: Induction of Stemness or Induction of Differentiation Depending on Cell-Type
Retinoic acid can either maintain stem cells or make them specialize, depending on the cell type.
research Regulation of melanocyte stem cells in the pigmentation of skin and its appendages: Biological patterning and therapeutic potentials
Understanding how melanocyte stem cells work could lead to new treatments for hair graying and skin pigmentation disorders.
research Tissue engineering in burn scar reconstruction
Tissue engineering improves burn scar reconstruction by using skin substitutes and replacing damaged tissues.
research Ultraviolet B Preconditioning Enhances the Hair Growth-Promoting Effects of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells Via Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species
Low-dose UVB light improves hair growth effects of certain stem cells by increasing reactive oxygen species.
research Reversible alopecia universalis secondary to PEG-interferon ??-2b and ribavirin combination therapy in a patient with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
A woman's total hair loss from hepatitis C treatment grew back after stopping the medication.
research Pro‐Regenerative Hydrogel Restores Scarless Skin during Cutaneous Wound Healing
A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
research Recent advances in oxasteroids chemistry
New methods to make oxasteroids show promise for medical treatments like osteoporosis and breast cancer.
research Subjective and Objective Evaluation of Noncultured Epidermal Cellular Grafting for Repigmenting Vitiligo
Noncultured epidermal cell transplantation is effective for repigmenting stable vitiligo.
research Informe de datos hidrograficos de la region de cabo colonet, b. C. Crucero subac 2, julio de 1980
research Adult spiny mice (Acomys) exhibit endogenous cardiac recovery in response to myocardial infarction
Adult spiny mice recover better from heart attacks than common lab mice.
research Teledermatology in the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review
Teledermatology became a valuable and convenient tool for skin care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
research Tissue resident and follicular Treg cell differentiation is regulated by CRAC channels
CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
research Plasticity of differentiated cells in wound repair and tumorigenesis, part II: skin and intestine
Mature cells can re-enter the cell cycle and potentially lead to cancer.
research Insight into Reepithelialization: How Do Mesenchymal Stem Cells Perform?
Mesenchymal stem cells help improve wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin cell growth and movement.
research The Role of Nutrition in Immune-Mediated, Inflammatory Skin Disease: A Narrative Review
Diet can influence inflammatory skin diseases.
research Realising the therapeutic potential of neuroactive steroid modulators of the GABAA receptor
Neuroactive steroids show promise for treating mental and neurological disorders by targeting GABA_A receptors.
research Wnt activator CHIR99021-stimulated human dermal papilla spheroids contribute to hair follicle formation and production of reconstituted follicle-enriched human skin
CHIR99021 helps create human skin with hair follicles, offering hope for hair loss treatments.
research Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review
Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research Diet in dermatology: Revisited
Certain diets can affect skin conditions, but more research is needed to understand these relationships fully.