research Special collection on inward rectifying K+ channels
Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
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research Transient stimulation of TRPV4‐expressing keratinocytes promotes hair follicle regeneration in mice
Activating TRPV4 in skin cells helps regrow hair in mice, possibly offering a treatment for hair loss.
research Esrp1-Regulated Splicing of Arhgef11 Isoforms Is Required for Epithelial Tight Junction Integrity
The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
research Is neuronal inhibition or excitability controlled by Na+K+2CL– transporters?
NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
research TO IDENTIFY THE EXPRESSION OF INTRACELLULAR TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS (TLRS) IN PERIPHERAL BLOOD MONONUCLEAR CELLS OF ALOPECIA AREATA
Alopecia areata patients have higher levels of certain immune receptors, suggesting new treatment possibilities.
research KCNQ4 K+ channels tune mechanoreceptors for normal touch sensation in mouse and man
research Potassium channels: new targets for drug treatment.
Potassium channels are important drug targets for treating conditions like hypertension, hair loss, and diabetes.
research Mitogen‐regulated protein/proliferin mRNA induction following single applications of tumor promoters to murine skin
mrp/plf-mRNA can indicate tumor-promoting effects in skin.
research Different Requirements for GFRα2-Signaling in Three Populations of Cutaneous Sensory Neurons
GFRα2 is essential for controlling neuron size but not for target innervation in certain sensory neurons.
research PLA2R1 Overexpression Causes Podocyte Injury by Inhibiting the Cell Cycle: A Clinical Cross-Sectional Investigation and Cellular Study
PLA2R1 overexpression harms kidney cells by stopping their growth cycle.
research Matriptase/MT-SP1 is required for postnatal survival, epidermal barrier function, hair follicle development, and thymic homeostasis
research Expression of retinoid-X receptors (-Æ,-a,-a) and retinoic acid receptors (-Æ,-a,-a) in normal human skin: an immunohistological evaluation
RXR and RAR proteins in skin may help with cell growth, hair growth, and gland function.
research The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression
The AC 2 peptide from Trapa japonica fruit helps protect hair cells and may treat hair loss.
research 507 Trial to investigate the role of ATP-sensitive potassium channels (KATPc) in dermal papilla cells (DPCs)
ATP-sensitive potassium channels are important for hair growth.
research Identification of drug-specific public TCR driving severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.
research Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is expressed in the human hair follicle
Thyroid hormone receptor β1 is found in human hair follicles and helps them survive.
research Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.
Changing protein kinase levels in pituitary cells affects calcium flow and beta-endorphin release.
research Prostanoid receptors in anagen human hair follicles
Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
research HtrA1L364P leads to cognitive dysfunction and vascular destruction through TGF‐β/Smad signaling pathway in CARASIL model mice
The HtrA1L364P mutation causes brain dysfunction and blood vessel damage.
research 889 Trpv3 gain-of-function mutation impairs differentiation of hair follicle inner root sheath
A specific mutation in the TRPV3 gene causes hair follicle cells to develop improperly, leading to hair loss.
research Distribution of P2X3‐immunoreactive fibers in hairy and glabrous skin of the rat
P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
research The Emerging Structural Pharmacology of ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channels
KATP channels are important for energy balance and are targeted by drugs for diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, and hair loss.
research LPA3, a unique G protein-coupled receptor for lysophosphatidic acid
LPA3 is crucial for embryo implantation and links LPA to prostaglandin signaling.
research TRASER: Acute phase vascular and follicular changes
TRASER effectively targets blood vessels and hair follicles for potential use in vascular and hair removal treatments.
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 054 Deep Analysis of CD4+ Trm Cells in Normal and Atopic Dermatitis Human Skin
Certain immune cells in atopic dermatitis skin could be targeted for treatment.
research Differential dependency of unmyelinated and A delta epidermal and upper dermal innervation on neurotrophins, trk receptors, and p75LNGFR.
Neurotrophins regulate nerve growth by balancing promotion and suppression.
research Peripheral patterns of calcitonin‐gene‐related peptide general somatic sensory innervation: Cutaneous and deep terminations
CGRP-IR axons may help maintain and renew tissues.
research Hair follicle stem cell proliferation, Akt and Wnt signaling activation in TPA-induced hair regeneration
TPA promotes hair growth by increasing stem cell activity and activating specific cell signals.
research Synaptic‐like vesicles and candidate transduction channels in mechanosensory terminals
SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.