research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
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research Hair Keratin Associated Proteins: Characterization of a Second High Sulfur KAP Gene Domain on Human Chromosome 2111In fond memory of Dr Peter Steinert.
A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
research L-Ornithine ketoacid-transaminase assay in hair roots of homozygotes and heterozygotes for gyrate atrophy
research 5α-reductase activity in the prostate
Blocking the enzyme 5α-reductase can shrink the prostate and help treat enlarged prostate issues.
research Finasteride Induces Epigenetic Alteration of TMPRss2 Gene Expression: A Potential role in Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Corona Virus-2 Inhibition
Finasteride may help reduce COVID-19 infection by altering a key gene.
research Glioblastoma cells express crucial enzymes involved in androgen synthesis: 3β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, 17‐20α‐hydroxylase, 17β‐hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α‐reductase
Glioblastoma cells can make androgens, which might help the tumor grow.
research Dietary management reverses grooving and abnormal polarization of hair shafts in argininosuccinase deficiency
A special diet can fix hair problems in argininosuccinase deficiency.
research AKR1D1 regulates glucocorticoid availability and glucocorticoid receptor activation in human hepatoma cells
AKR1D1 controls glucocorticoid levels and receptor activity in liver cells.
research Ornithine decarboxylase expression in cutaneous papillomas in SENCAR mice is associated with altered expression of keratins 1 and 10.
High ODC and low K1 and K10 may indicate early skin tumors in mice.
research Isolation and characterization of genomic clones of human sequences presumably coding for hair cysteine-rich proteins
A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
research Whole genome sequencing analysis of alpaca suggests TRPV3 as a candidate gene for the suri phenotype
The TRPV3 gene variant may cause the long-haired suri alpaca coat.
research Mice lacking the epidermal retinol dehydrogenases SDR16C5 and SDR16C6 display accelerated hair growth and enlarged meibomian glands
Mice without certain skin enzymes have faster hair growth and bigger eye glands.
research P-18 THREE BODY PROBLEM PATIENT: EHLER DANLOS SYNDROME COMBINED WITH HYPOPHOSPHATASIA AND FATTY ACID OXIDATION DEFECT
Enzyme replacement therapy may help alleviate symptoms in complex cases like this.
research 034 Characterization of novel TMEM173 mutation causing a lupus- and SAVI-like phenotype, modified by polymorphisms in TMEM173 and IFIH1
A new mutation in the STING protein causes a disease with lupus-like symptoms and responds well to a specific inhibitor treatment.
research DEFINING THE ROLE OF ABI1 GENE IN PROSTATE CANCER PROGRESSION AND TREATMENT RESISTANCE
The ABI1 gene contributes to prostate cancer progression and treatment resistance.
research Distinct Developmental Functions of Prostasin (CAP1/PRSS8) Zymogen and Activated Prostasin
Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
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 Expression of the human Cathepsin L inhibitor hurpin in mice: skin alterations and increased carcinogenesis
Overexpression of hurpin in mice leads to abnormal skin and higher skin cancer risk.
research Sulfatase inhibitors: a patent review
The document concludes that research on sulfatase inhibitors should continue due to their potential in treating various diseases, despite some clinical trial failures.
research Group IID, IIE, IIF and III secreted phospholipase A2s
Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.
research Regulation of the metabolic phenotype of human hepatocytes by glucocorticoids and androgens
Glucocorticoids reduce fat production in liver cells, while androgens increase it in females; manipulating certain enzymes can influence these effects.
research Chemical Mechanism of the Covalent Modification of 5.alpha.-Reductases by Finasteride as Probed by Secondary Tritium Isotope Effects
Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.
research 420 Severe thiopurine-induced myelotoxicity and hair loss in Japanese patients with NUDT15 gene variant: A retrospective case-control study
Screening for the NUDT15 gene variant can prevent severe side effects from thiopurine drugs in East-Asian people.
research Solubilization and Solid‐State Characterization of a Poorly Soluble 5‐α Reductase Inhibitor
GI197111X is best dissolved in Capmul MCM for trials.
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 Polymorphisms in the Human High Sulfur Hair Keratin-associated Protein 1, KAP1, Gene Family
Genetic variations in hair keratin proteins exist but don't significantly affect hair structure.
research 5α-reduction of epitestosterone is catalysed by human SRD5A1 and SRD5A2 and increases androgen receptor transactivation
5α-reductases increase epitestosterone's effect on androgen receptors.
research Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21
A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
research Impaired turnover of autophagolysosomes in cathepsin L deficiency
Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
research PRMT5 inhibition has a potent anti-tumor activity against adenoid cystic carcinoma of salivary glands
PRMT5 inhibitors effectively fight adenoid cystic carcinoma in salivary glands.