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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
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930-960 / 1000+ results research Competitive balance of intrabulge BMP/Wnt signaling reveals a robust gene network ruling stem cell homeostasis and cyclic activation
BMP and Wnt signaling balance controls hair follicle stem cell activity and hair growth.
research POST-COVID 19 ENCEPHALITIS IN PATIENT WITH DE NOVO MUTATION IN THE SCN1A GENE, A CASE REPORT
A person with a new mutation in the SCN1A gene developed brain inflammation after COVID-19.
research Intravital imaging of hair-cell development and regeneration in the zebrafish
Zebrafish can help study and develop treatments for hearing loss.
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 Human hair follicle pluripotent stem (hfPS) cells promote regeneration of peripheral‐nerve injury: An advantageous alternative to ES and iPS cells
Human hair follicle stem cells can safely and effectively help nerve regeneration.
research Morphological and inflammatory changes in the skin of autopsied fetuses according to the type of stress
Stress during pregnancy can thin fetal skin.
research Implications of neuroimaging for the treatment of epilepsy
Neuroimaging suggests that treatments targeting brain steroids could help control epilepsy, especially types linked to the menstrual cycle.
research Spatial and Temporal Coordination of Force-generating Actin-based Modules Drives Membrane RemodelingIn Vivo
Actin filaments help stabilize and integrate cell membranes during transfer.
research Phenolsulphotransferase: localization in kidney during human embryonic and fetal development
The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.
research Cutaneous features of myotonic dystrophy types 1 and 2: Implication of premature aging and vitamin D homeostasis
Patients with myotonic dystrophy often have skin problems that suggest early aging and vitamin D issues, and the severity of these problems is linked to their genetic condition and vitamin D levels.
research Supplementary material from "Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair"
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
research Progenitor-derived endothelin controls dermal sheath contraction for hair follicle regression
A specific signal from hair cells controls the tightening of the surrounding muscle, which is necessary for hair shedding.
research The Functions and Mechanisms of TGF‐β3 Signalling in Controlling the Fate Determinations of Various Types of Stem Cells
TGF-β3 controls stem cell growth and development, varying by cell type and conditions.
research Human hair production by scalp samples grafted onto nude mice. Biochemical data on normal human hair and the genetic defect trichothiodystrophy
Grafted human scalp samples on mice can produce human hair, useful for studying hair genetics.
research Congenital ptosis: Long-term outcome of frontalis suspension using autogenous temporal fascia or fascia lata in children
The surgery for severe congenital ptosis in children is safe and effective, with good long-term results.
research Dynamic Signals for Hair Follicle Development and Regeneration
Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
research stem cell translation and bioethics
The document concludes that stem cell therapies lack solid proof of effectiveness, except for blood system treatments, and criticizes the ethical issues and commercial exploitation in the field.
research 560 Isolation of an “early” transit amplifying keratinocyte population in interfollicular human epidermis: a role for CD271 receptor
Scientists found a new type of skin cell that could help with skin repair and these cells work better with a certain protein.
research Understanding Melanocyte Stem Cells for Disease Modeling and Regenerative Medicine Applications
Melanocyte stem cells are crucial for skin pigmentation and have potential in disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
research RSPO1-mutated keratinocytes from palmoplantar keratoderma display impaired differentiation, alteration of cell–cell adhesion, EMT-like phenotype and invasiveness properties: implications for squamous cell carcinoma susceptibility in patients with 46XX disorder of sexual development
RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
research 1422 Uncoupling desmosomal cadherin adhesion activates quiescent hair follicle stem cells and orchestrates self-organized regeneration through outside-in signaling
Disrupting a specific protein's function in hair follicle stem cells triggers their activation and a self-healing process.
research Developmental signals in skin morphogenesis
Key signals like Wnt and β-catenin are crucial for skin and hair development, with potential for treating skin disorders.
research Functional lacrimal gland regeneration by transplantation of a bioengineered organ germ
Bioengineered lacrimal glands can restore tear production and protect eyes.
research Locally Synthetized 17-β-Estradiol Reverses Amyloid-β-42-Induced Hippocampal Long-Term Potentiation Deficits
A brain-made hormone can protect against memory-related brain damage caused by harmful proteins.
research Tissue‐engineering approaches to enhance nerve regeneration during wound healing
Two methods improved nerve regeneration and touch recovery in skin grafts for burn patients.
research 860 Understanding cellular & molecular responses in the treatment of pediatric lymphatic anomalies
Sirolimus and propranolol may reduce abnormal cell growth and improve lymphatic malformations in children.
research Limbal Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome as Potential Adjuvant Therapy for Ocular Alkali Injury
Limbal Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome might help heal eye injuries by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
research Berardinelli–Seip syndrome
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Berardinelli–Seip syndrome.
research Optic Nerve Changes in Zinc-deficient Rats
Zinc is essential for healthy optic nerves, and its deficiency can damage them.