research Spatiotemporal Expression, Distribution, and Processing of POMC and POMC-derived Peptides in Murine Skin
POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
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research Immune niches for hair follicle development and homeostasis
Immune cells are crucial for hair growth and preventing hair loss.
research Targeted Inactivation of Gh/Tissue Transglutaminase II
Tgm2 helps stabilize dying cells and aids fibroblast attachment to the extracellular matrix.
research Age-Related Loss of Innate Immune Antimicrobial Function of Dermal Fat Is Mediated by Transforming Growth Factor Beta
Targeting TGFβ can improve skin immunity in older people.
research A helminth mimic of TGF-β, TGM, enhances regenerative cutaneous wound healing and modulates immune cell recruitment and activation
A parasite-derived molecule speeds up skin healing and affects immune cell behavior without increasing scarring.
research EFFECTS OF α-MELANOCYTE-STIMULATING HORMONE AND [8-ARGININE]-VASOTOCIN UPON MELANOGENESIS IN HAIR FOLLICLE MELANOCYTES IN VITRO
α-MSH increases melanin production in moulting hair follicles, while AVT inhibits it.
research Non-pigmentary actions of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone--lessons from the cutaneous melanocortin system.
Alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone helps manage skin inflammation and protect against UV damage.
research Clinical Snippets
Increased pigmentation may protect skin from UVB, new targets for skin disease treatments were identified, sunscreen ingredients don't affect hormones, TNF-α inhibitors may help diabetic wounds, and certain treatments could prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells
Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and inhibits hair growth in human cells.
research Effect of dihydrotestosterone on the upregulation of inflammatory cytokines in cultured sebocytes
Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
research Decision letter: Stimulation of hair follicle stem cell proliferation through an IL-1 dependent activation of γδT-cells
IL-1 signaling is crucial for hair follicle stem cell growth and wound healing.
research TGFβ signaling regulates lipogenesis in human sebaceous glands cells
TGFβ signaling prevents sebaceous gland cells from producing fats.
research Neuroimmunoregulation of Androgens in the Adrenal Gland and the Skin
Cytokines and neuropeptides are key in controlling androgen levels, affecting skin and hair conditions.
research The Anagen Hair Cycle Induces Systemic Immunosuppression of Contact Hypersensitivity in Mice
Hair growth phase in mice weakens certain immune responses.
research Increased expression of the gene for the Y1 receptor of neuropeptide Y in the amygdala and paraventricular nucleus of Y1R/LacZ transgenic mice in response to restraint stress
Acute stress increases Y1 receptor gene expression in certain brain areas, but repeated stress does not.
research Major Differences in Expression of Inflammatory Pathways in Skin from Different Body Sites of Healthy Individuals
Different parts of the body have unique immune characteristics in their skin.
research Table 1_A meta-analysis of chemokines in alopecia areata: recruiting immune cells toward the hair follicle.docx
Alopecia areata involves complex immune activity, mainly Th1, with potential benefits from broader immune treatments.
research Regulatory T cells in skin
Skin's Regulatory T cells are crucial for maintaining skin health and could be targeted to treat immune-related skin diseases and cancer.
research Author response: Stimulation of hair follicle stem cell proliferation through an IL-1 dependent activation of γδT-cells
IL-1 and IL-7 help activate cells that boost hair follicle stem cell growth, aiding wound healing.
research EMATOPOIESIS REVOLVES AROUND THE PRIMORDIALEVOLUTIONAL RHYTHM OF INNATE IMMUNITY AND PURINERGIC SIGNALING – A JOURNEY TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL ROOTS
Ancient immune and signaling pathways still regulate blood cell development.
research 110 Transglutaminase 2 is a potential regulator of sebocyte maturation
Transglutaminase 2 may control sebocyte maturation and lipid metabolism.
research Antigen-Specific Regulatory T Cells and Low Dose of IL-2 in Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
Using low-dose IL-2 to increase regulatory T cells might be a safe way to treat type 1 diabetes without severe side effects.
research Intratesticular Control Of Steroidogenesis
The testes control steroid production through complex interactions involving various cells and signaling molecules.
research Estrogen modulates mesenchymal-epidermal interactions in the adult nipple
Estrogen is important for keeping adult mouse nipple skin healthy by controlling certain cell signals.
research Changes in Progesterone Metabolites in the Hippocampus Can Modulate Open Field and Forced Swim Test Behavior of Proestrous Rats
Lowering 3α,5α-THP in the hippocampus increases anxiety and depression in proestrous rats.
research Proinflammatory cytokines regulate epidermal stem cells in wound epithelialization
Certain immune system proteins are important for skin healing but can cause problems if there are too many of them.
research Counteraction of Cortisone Inhibition of Body, Hair and Thymus Growth by Vitamin B12 and Aureomycin.
Vitamin B12 and aureomycin can reverse or reduce cortisone's negative effects on body and hair growth in rats.
research The local hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in cultured human dermal papilla cells
Stress hormone CRF causes hair loss and stops hair cell growth.
research A Topical Parathyroid Hormone/Parathyroid Hormone-Related Peptide Receptor Antagonist Stimulates Hair Growth in Mice
A cream with a specific hormone blocker increases hair growth in mice.
research No evidence for the immunocompetence handicap hypothesis in male humans
Higher free testosterone levels in men are linked to a stronger immune response, not weaker.