research Sequence and structure based assessment of non-synonymous SNPs in hypertrichosis universalis
Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
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240-270 / 1000+ results research Molecular cloning of two novel types of peptidylarginine deiminase cDNAs from retinoic acid‐treated culture of a newborn rat keratinocyte cell line
Two new enzymes, PAD-R11 and PAD-R4, were cloned and showed activity, with PAD-R11 resembling epidermal enzymes.
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 474 Stabilizing mutations of KLHL24 ubiquitin ligase cause loss of keratin 14 and human skin fragility
Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
research Identification of a Rare Variant in the SRD5A2 Gene in Siblings With 46,XY Disorders of Sexual Development
A rare gene variant causes sexual development issues in siblings, needing personalized treatment.
research Roles of two sphingomyelin synthase isoforms in murine hair
Both SMS1 and SMS2 are crucial for normal hair growth and cycle in mice.
research 8368 Functional Evaluation Of Novel CYP21A2 Variants: Expanding The Genetic Basis Of Non-classic CAH
Certain genetic variants reduce enzyme activity, contributing to non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia.
research CERTAIN PHASES OF SULFUR METABOLISM OF THE SKIN
Cystine is crucial for forming keratin in hair, wool, and nails.
research Steroidogenesis of the testis – new genes and pathways
New genes and pathways are important for testosterone production and male sexual development.
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 Overexpression of aldo-keto reductase 1C3 (AKR1C3) in LNCaP cells diverts androgen metabolism towards testosterone resulting in resistance to the 5α-reductase inhibitor finasteride
Too much AKR1C3 enzyme causes resistance to finasteride by increasing testosterone.
research The 5 Alpha-Reductase Isozyme Family: A Review of Basic Biology and Their Role in Human Diseases
The document concludes that the 5 alpha-reductase enzymes are important in steroid metabolism and related to various human diseases, with inhibitors used to treat conditions like male pattern baldness and prostate issues.
research Tratamiento de la Depresión durante el embarazo: perspectivas clínicas
SRD5A2 enzyme expression varies in benign prostates and can be influenced by inflammation, affecting treatment options.
research PD02-05 SRD5A2 EXPRESSION IS A PREDICTOR OF RESPONSE TO FINASTERIDE IN THE MTOPS TRIAL
Higher SRD5A2 expression predicts better response to finasteride in treating urinary symptoms.
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.
research Kinetic Studies with Transglutaminases
Transglutaminases work through a ping-pong mechanism, and human plasma and platelet transglutaminases have similar catalytic subunits.
research 5α-Reductases In Human Physiology: an Unfolding Story
We need to learn more about 5α-reductases and neuroactive steroids to safely make drugs targeting these enzymes.
research OsUEV1B, an Ubc enzyme variant protein, is required for phosphate homeostasis in rice
OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
research Prefrontal 5α-reductase 2 mediates male-specific acute stress response
5α-reductase 2 is crucial for stress response in male rats.
research The CAP1/Prss8 catalytic triad is not involved in PAR2 activation and protease nexin‐1 (PN‐1) inhibition
CAP1/Prss8 does not activate PAR2 or inhibit PN-1.
research Identification and Characterization of Two Se6OMTs from Stephania epigaea Offer Novel Insights into the Biosynthetic Pathway of Cepharanthine
The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
research A homozygous nonsense mutation identified in COL7A1 in a family with autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
A specific gene mutation causes a severe skin disorder in a family.
research Role of S-Palmitoylation by ZDHHC13 in Mitochondrial function and Metabolism in Liver
ZDHHC13 is important for normal liver function and metabolism, affecting mitochondrial activity.
research Functional characterization and unraveling the structural determinants of novel steroid hydroxylase CYP154C7 from Streptomyces sp. PAMC26508
CYP154C7 enzyme can effectively modify steroids and is promising for commercial use.
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 0955 Selective BET inhibition as potential hidradenitis suppurativa treatment
research The 5alpha-reductase type 1, but not type 2, gene is expressed in anagen hairs plucked from the vertex area of the scalp of hirsute women and normal individuals
The gene SDR5A1 is found in scalp hair of both hirsute and normal individuals, but it does not explain differences in hair growth.
research Colocalization of Cystatin M/E and its Target Proteases Suggests a Role in Terminal Differentiation of Human Hair Follicle and Nail
Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
research Disruption of androgen metabolism, regulation and effects : involvement of steroidogenic enzymes
Anabolic steroids and inflammation can disrupt androgen metabolism, potentially causing health issues.
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.