research 804 Human hair follicles operate core elements of a functional peripheral equivalent of the central hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Human hair follicles have their own thyroid hormone system.
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research Functional identification of the phosphorylation sites of Arabidopsis PIN-FORMED3 for its subcellular localization and biological role
Phosphorylation of certain parts of the PIN3 protein is crucial for its role in plant root growth and response to gravity.
research Novel associations of VPS13C with phenotype and conversion of idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder
VPS13C variants are linked to more severe REM sleep disorder and faster progression to Parkinson's disease.
research Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin in Cutaneous Immune-Mediated Diseases
A protein called lfTSLP is important in causing allergic and other skin diseases and could be a target for treatment.
research Sub-chronic testosterone treatment increases the levels of epithelial sodium channel (ENaC)-α,βandγin the kidney of orchidectomized adult male Sprague–Dawley rats
Testosterone increases certain kidney protein levels, potentially raising blood pressure.
research Toll-Like Receptor Function in Acute Wounds
Toll-like receptors are important for wound healing, but can slow it down in diabetic wounds.
research Ligand-Independent Vitamin D Receptor Actions Essential for Keratinocyte Homeostasis in the Skin
Non-liganded Vitamin D Receptor is crucial for healthy skin and hair.
research Oxytocin receptor expression in hair follicle stem cells of valproic acid-induced rat model of autism: Insights for autism spectrum disorder
Oxytocin receptor changes in hair cells may help identify autism, especially in males.
research Extracellular ATP and Adenosine Signaling in Arabidopsis: Investigating Cellular Modulation
Extracellular ATP promotes growth, while adenosine inhibits it in Arabidopsis plants.
research Mechanisms of vacuolar phosphate efflux supporting soybean root hair growth in response to phosphate deficiency
Soybean root hair growth under low phosphate relies on specific transporters and transcription factors.
research Regulatory T Cells: the Many Faces of Foxp3
Foxp3 is crucial for regulatory T cell function, and targeting these cells may help treat immune disorders.
research [Influence and mechanism of extracellular vesicles derived from human dermal papilla cells on skin fibrosis in mice].
Human dermal papilla cell vesicles can reduce skin fibrosis in mice.
research ERULUS Is a Plasma Membrane-Localized Receptor-Like Kinase That Specifies Root Hair Growth by Maintaining Tip-Focused Cytoplasmic Calcium Oscillations
ERULUS is crucial for root hair growth by controlling calcium levels.
research Cryo-Electron Microscopy of Trichocyte (Hard α-Keratin) Intermediate Filaments Reveals a Low-Density Core
Trichocyte filaments have a low-density core and may include proteins for hair structure.
research Diagnostic Value of VDR in Bone Metastasis and Prognosis of Patients with Breast Cancer and Expression Correlation between Vitamin D Receptor and Hairless Protein
Low Vitamin D receptor levels in breast cancer are linked to worse outcomes and more bone metastases, and could be a marker for prognosis.
research Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Operates as a Negative Regulator of Human Hair Follicle Pigmentation Ex Vivo
This pilot study explores the role of vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) as a negative regulator of human hair follicle pigmentation using ex vivo assays with scalp hair follicles from 4 male donors. The study found that VIP significantly reduces melanin production and tyrosinase activity, indicating an inhibition of melanogenesis at the post-dopachrome tautomerase level. Additionally, higher concentrations of VIP decreased the number of differentiated melanocytes without affecting apoptosis, suggesting an inhibition of melanocyte differentiation rather than survival. These findings imply that VIP may play a role in stress-induced hair graying and other depigmentation disorders, warranting further research in larger cohorts and potential therapeutic applications of VIP receptor antagonists.
research Integrative Comparison of the Role of the PHOSPHATE RESPONSE1 Subfamily in Phosphate Signaling and Homeostasis in Rice
OsPHR3 can help breed rice that efficiently uses phosphate without growth issues.
research Vitamin D Receptor Is Required for Proliferation, Migration, and Differentiation of Epidermal Stem Cells and Progeny during Cutaneous Wound Repair
The vitamin D receptor is essential for skin stem cells to grow, move, and become different cell types needed for skin healing.
research Vascular endothelial cells: Targets for studying the activity of hair follicle cell-produced VEGF
Hair follicle cells produce VEGF, which can promote blood vessel cell growth and movement.
research Probing Keratinocyte and Differentiation Specificity of the Human K5 Promoter in Vitro and in Transgenic Mice
The human K5 promoter controls specific gene expression in skin cells, with key regulatory elements near the TATA box.
research Cultured dermal papilla cells of the rat vibrissa follicle. Proliferative activity, adhesion properties and reorganization of the extracellular matrix in vitro
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
research TLR2 regulates hair follicle cycle and regeneration via BMP signaling
TLR2 is important for hair growth and can be targeted to treat hair loss.
research LB1059 Neuromediators associated with neurogenic skin inflammation promote M2 differentiation of macrophages in human skin ex vivo
Certain substances can help skin cells become anti-inflammatory, aiding in tissue repair.
research Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Effect of alpha-tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, and phytantriol on hair protection
TRP-hair essence protects hair from heat damage, maintains color, and strengthens hair.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research The molecular pathogenesis of Trichilemmal carcinoma
Trichilemmal carcinoma shares genetic changes with other skin cancers, suggesting similar causes and potential treatments.
research Probing keratinocyte and differentiation specificity of the human K5 promoter in vitro and in transgenic mice.
The K5 promoter controls gene expression in skin cells, with specific DNA segments crucial for targeting and regulation.
research Non-canonical Wnt signaling promotes directed migration of intestinal stem cells to sites of injury.
Special gut cells help stem cells move to and fix injured areas by activating a specific signaling pathway.
research A novel human type I hair keratin gene: evidence for two keratin hHa3 isoforms
Scientists discovered two versions of a new human hair keratin gene.