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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330-360 / 1000+ results research A ‘hot’ new twist to hair biology – involvement of vanilloid receptor‐1 signaling in human hair growth control
VR1 signaling can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell processes and increasing hair growth inhibitors.
research Neurotrophin-4 modulates the mechanotransducer Cav3.2 T-type calcium current in mice down-hair neurons
Neurotrophin-4 increases calcium current in specific mouse neurons through the PI3K pathway.
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 Role of BK channels and Kv4.2 channels in the electrophysiological properties of Merkel cells in rat whisker hair follicles
BK and Kv4.2 channels help Merkel cells in rat whiskers sense touch.
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 Effects of Potassium Channel Modulators on the Responses of Mammalian Slowly Adapting Mechanoreceptors
Potassium channel modulators mostly increase the activity of rat whisker mechanoreceptors.
research LB1256 TRIV-509, a dual inhibitor of KLK5 and KLK7, rapidly improves barrier integrity and markers of epidermal differentiation in atopic dermatitis skin explants
TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
research Immunohistochemical expressions of mGluR5, P2Y2 receptor, PLC-?1, and IP3R-I and -II in Merkel cells in rat sinus hair follicles
research Cancer vaccine strategies and studies of human thioredoxin reductase splice variants
Vaccines and targeting TrxR variants can help prevent cancer and reduce metastasis.
research The atypical ‘hippocampal’ glutamate receptor coupled to phospholipase D that controls stretch‐sensitivity in primary mechanosensory nerve endings is homomeric purely metabotropic GluK2
A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
research The ATP sensitive potassium channel (KATP) is a novel target for migraine drug development
Blocking the KATP channel may help treat migraines.
research Rapid Characterization of the Functional and Pharmacological Consequences of Cantú Syndrome KATPChannel Mutations in Intact Cells
Kir6.1 mutations in Cantú syndrome increase channel sensitivity and hyperpolarization, while SUR2B mutations do not.
research Tissue resident and follicular Treg cell differentiation is regulated by CRAC channels
CRAC channels are crucial for the development and function of specialized immune cells, preventing severe inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
research Is neuronal inhibition or excitability controlled by Na+K+2CL– transporters?
NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
research CaBP1 and 2 enable sustained CaV1.3 calcium currents and synaptic transmission in inner hair cells
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
research CaBP1 and 2 enable sustained CaV1.3 calcium currents and synaptic transmission in inner hair cells
CaBP1 and CaBP2 are necessary for proper hearing and neurotransmission in the ear's inner hair cells.
research Transient Ca2+ entry by plasmalogen-mediated activation of receptor potential cation channel promotes AMPK activity
Plasmalogens activate a channel in cells that may stimulate hair growth.
research 893 Low-level laser therapy for the treatment of male and female-pattern hair loss: A review of literature
Low-level laser therapy helps hair growth and reduces hair loss with few side effects.
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 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 Potassium channels: new targets for drug treatment.
Potassium channels are important drug targets for treating conditions like hypertension, hair loss, and diabetes.
research 898 Homeostatic activation of epidermal HSD11b1 affects skin innervation and non-histaminergic itch
HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
research 892 Behavior of the two circulating androgens testosterone and DHEA and their main intracellular metabolites in an androgen-sensitive sebocyte cell line
Testosterone affects androgen receptors and lipid storage in cells, while DHEA does not convert to testosterone or affect these receptors in the same way.
research 890 Development of pigmented reconstructed human epidermis model containing human melanoblasts from keratinocyte culture
The created skin model with melanoblasts improves the study of skin color and offers an alternative to animal testing.
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 The incidental pore: CaV1.2 and stem cell activation in quiescent hair follicles
CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
research The Functional Organization of Cutaneous Low-Threshold Mechanosensory Neurons
Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
research Three-dimensional reconstructions of mechanosensory end organs suggest a unifying mechanism underlying dynamic, light touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Sensitive scalp: does this condition exist? An epidemiological study
Nearly half of the French individuals surveyed reported having a sensitive scalp, more common in women, often linked to hair loss and symptoms like itching, and triggered by factors including shampoos and pollution.