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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” Enzyme replacement therapy improved multiple symptoms of homocystinuria in mice.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” Prostaglandin D2 increases testosterone production in skin cells through a process involving reactive oxygen species, which could be a new target for treating hair loss and other skin conditions driven by testosterone.
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July 2007 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Stat3 helps skin heal but can also cause skin diseases if overactive.
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January 2000 in “Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy” Prenatal diagnosis of trichothiodystrophy is possible in the second trimester using fetal eyebrow biopsy, with sulfur content analysis being more reliable.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Endocrinology/Journal of endocrinology” Human sebaceous glands contain enzymes that affect androgen production and may influence sebum production and acne.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Skin cells and immune cells change in a skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, and a certain treatment can improve these changes.
January 2007 in “Revista del Centro Dermatológico Pascua” A 2-year-old boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition causing fragile hair, intellectual issues, and short stature.
8 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Smad4 is crucial for muscle repair, especially in aging, by promoting cell growth over differentiation.
March 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Adipose-derived stem cell exosomes can help reduce skin aging from UV exposure.
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August 2022 in “Turkish journal of veterinary research” Demodicosis causes significant oxidative stress in dogs.
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July 2022 in “International journal of dermatology and clinical research” Understanding androgen receptors, oxidative stress, and inflammation is key to developing better skin disease treatments.
110 citations
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April 2009 in “Cell Motility and the Cytoskeleton” β‐thymosins, especially thymosin β4, help in heart protection, wound healing, and hair growth by stabilizing actin in cells.
April 2012 in “Neuropediatrics” Trichothiodystrophy is a rare genetic disorder causing hair issues and sometimes linked to DNA repair defects.
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January 1987 in “Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica” Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
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December 1962 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” December 2023 in “Ukraïnsʹkij žurnal sučasnih problem toksikologìï/Ukraïnsʹkij Žurnal Sučasnih Problem Toksikologìï” Better diagnosis and control of thallium poisoning are needed to prevent severe outcomes.
December 2005 in “Science s STKE” Localized ROS production is essential for cell growth and movement in plants and animals.
April 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” SETDB1 is essential for controlling DNA methylation, silencing retrotransposons, and maintaining skin cell health, with its absence leading to skin inflammation and hair loss.
August 2015 in “Free Radical Biology and Medicine” Nrf2 helps protect skin from damage but too much can cause skin problems.
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April 2014 in “Journal of Lipid Research” SCD1 inhibitors can cause skin issues in rodents.
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November 2018 in “Cell reports” The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
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August 1991 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics” A special diet can fix hair problems in argininosuccinase deficiency.
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September 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” Desmosomal adhesion is essential for healthy skin structure and function.
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July 2008 in “Developmental Biology” Smad4 is important for healthy hair follicles because it helps produce a protein needed for hair to stick together and grow.
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March 1997 in “Pediatric Dermatology” A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.
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September 2016 in “Reviews in endocrine and metabolic disorders” The skin's ability to produce hormones is linked to various skin conditions, and better understanding this process could lead to new treatments.
May 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.