research Blocking Potassium Channels (Kv1.3): A New Treatment Option for Alopecia Areata?
Kv1.3 blockers may help treat alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth.
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840-870 / 1000+ resultsresearch Faculty Opinions recommendation of The Venus flytrap trigger hair-specific potassium channel KDM1 can reestablish the K+ gradient required for hapto-electric signaling.
The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.
research Genetic effects of vascular endothelial growth factor and its receptor 2 on feather maturity in three chicken breeds
VEGF and VEGFR-2 genes influence feather maturity, and specific genetic markers can improve chicken breeding.
research THE PATTERN OF SILVER-RUSSELL SYNDROME: OWN OBSERVATION
A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for managing Silver-Russell syndrome effectively.
research No evidence for THAP1/DYT6 variants as disease modifiers in DYT1 dystonia
THAP1 gene changes do not affect DYT1 dystonia; finasteride may help reduce tics and OCD in Tourette syndrome.
research A Simple In Vivo System for Studying Epithelialization, Hair Follicle Formation, and Invasion Using Primary Epidermal Cells from Wild-Type and Transgenic Ornithine Decarboxylase-Overexpressing Mouse Skin
Overexpressing ornithine decarboxylase and v-Ha-ras in keratinocytes leads to invasiveness and malignancy.
research Immunohistochemical localization of types 1 and 2 5α-reductase in human scalp
The study found that two enzymes linked to hair loss are located in different parts of the scalp, supporting a common treatment's effectiveness.
research Case report: Novel p.Val306Met missense mutation in TRPV3 in a case of Olmsted syndrome accompanied by squamous cell carcinoma
A new gene mutation linked to Olmsted syndrome may increase cancer risk, suggesting the need for ongoing patient monitoring.
research Genetic association of complement component 2 polymorphism with systemic lupus erythematosus
The A allele of the C2 gene increases the risk of lupus, while the G allele may protect against it.
research [Visual field defect in a patient given sodium valporate then carbamazepine: possible effect of aminotransferase inhibition].
Anti-epileptic drugs may cause visual and hair side effects due to enzyme inhibition, especially in genetically predisposed individuals.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Identification of VLDL as a biomarker for prewarning of androgenic alopecia
VLDL could be an early warning sign for male pattern baldness.
research Clinical Snippets
A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
research Inhibiting Biosynthesis and/or Metabolism of Progestins in the Ventral Tegmental Area Attenuates Lordosis of Rats in Behavioural Oestrus
Blocking certain brain processes reduces mating behavior in female rats.
research Case Report: Paired vertex-occipital assessment reveals donor-area involvement in diffuse unpatterned alopecia
Diffuse unpatterned alopecia can affect donor areas, but treatment with finasteride and minoxidil can improve hair density.
research Peripherally-Derived Regulatory T Cells in Mouse Autoimmune Diabetes
Thymus-derived Tregs, not peripherally-derived Tregs, primarily regulate type 1 diabetes in the NOD mouse model.
research 0034 Cross-species insights into hair follicle-T cell interactions in discoid lupus erythematosus: A comparison of human, canine and mouse models using spatial transcriptomics
Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.
research Trichothiodystrophy Associated with Urologic Malformation and Primary Hypercalduria
Trichothiodystrophy can be linked to urologic issues and high calcium in urine.
research Cerebellar hypoplasia, hypergonadotrophic hypogonadism, retinitis pigmentosa, alopecia, microcephaly, psychomotor retardation, and short stature: “D-CHRAMPS syndrome”
"D-CHRAMPS syndrome" is a newly identified condition with multiple severe symptoms.
research De novo mutation in the mitochondrial tRNALeu(UUR) gene (A3243G) with rapid segregation resulting in MELAS in the offspring
A new mutation in the mitochondrial DNA was found in a boy with MELAS, even though his family didn't show typical signs.
research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research COEXISTENCE OF TRICHOSTASIS SPINULOSA AND ERUPTIVE VELLUS HAIR CYSTS
Recognizing both trichostasis spinulosa and eruptive vellus hair cysts together is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
research Mechanisms of Disease: selective inhibition of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 as a novel treatment for the metabolic syndrome
Blocking the enzyme 11β-HSD1 might help treat obesity and metabolic issues.
research Distribution of Type XII and XIV Collagens in Bovine Dermis and Hair Follicles
Type XII and XIV collagens help maintain hair follicle structure in bovine skin.
research Heterozygous KRT32 variant is responsible for autosomal dominant loose anagen hair syndrome
A KRT32 gene variant causes loose anagen hair syndrome.
research REV7: a small but mighty regulator of genome maintenance and cancer development
REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
research Ectodysplasin-A2 induces dickkopf 1 expression in human balding dermal papilla cells overexpressing the ectodysplasin A2 receptor
A protein called ectodysplasin-A2 increases a hair growth inhibitor in balding cells, which could be a target for hair loss treatment.
research Responses of type II spiral ganglion neurites to stripes of laminin and fibronectin
Type II spiral ganglion neurites avoid high concentrations of laminin and fibronectin.
research Wiederbehaarung bei einem Patienten mit Alopecia universalis und Psoriasis vulgaris unter Deucravacitinib‐Therapie
Deucravacitinib helped a man regrow hair and improve psoriasis.
research Vitamin D and the skin: Physiology and pathophysiology
Vitamin D and its receptor regulate skin functions like cell growth, immunity, hair cycle, and tumor prevention.