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Arch Dermatol Res ; 316(6): 318, 2024 Jun 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38822862

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BACKGROUND: One common problem in various patient groups is excessive hair loss on the head. One such group is people struggling with hypothyroidism. The market for preparations for hair growth and hair loss prevention includes betulin. PURPOSE: This pilot study investigated its effect on hair loss in hypothyroid patients. STUDY DESIGN: The study included a group of hypothyroid patients and a control group of people without hypothyroidism. Participants were randomly divided into a group taking placebo and betulin. METHODS: Results were investigated using photographic assessment of hair, trichoscopy and subjective evaluation of participants. CONCLUSION: The study did not conclusively prove that betulin would contribute to the inhibition of hair loss or regrowth.


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Cabello , Hipotiroidismo , Triterpenos , Humanos , Proyectos Piloto , Triterpenos/administración & dosificación , Triterpenos/farmacología , Femenino , Adulto , Hipotiroidismo/tratamiento farmacológico , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Cabello/efectos de los fármacos , Persona de Mediana Edad , Masculino , Alopecia/tratamiento farmacológico , Aceites de Plantas/administración & dosificación , Resultado del Tratamiento , Ácido Betulínico
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J Oleo Sci ; 73(6): 825-837, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38825536

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Hair is important to our appearance as well as to protect our heads. Human hair mainly consists of proteins (80-85%), melanin pigments (0-5%), water (10-13%), and lipids (1-6%). The physicochemical properties of hair have been studied for over 100 years. However, they are not yet thoroughly understood. In this review, recent progress and the latest findings are summarized from the following three perspectives: structural characteristics, delivery and distribution of active ingredients, and hair as a template. The structural characteristics of hair have been mainly investigated by microscopic and/or spectroscopic techniques such as atomic force microscopy integrated with infrared spectroscopy (AFM-IR) and rheological measurements. The distribution of active ingredients has been generally evaluated through techniques such as nanoscale secondary ion mass spectrometry (NanoSIMS). And finally, attempts to explore the potential of hair to be used as a substrate for flexible device fabrication will be introduced.


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Cabello , Cabello/química , Humanos , Microscopía de Fuerza Atómica , Melaninas , Fenómenos Químicos , Espectrometría de Masa de Ion Secundario/métodos , Reología , Espectrofotometría Infrarroja/métodos , Lípidos/análisis , Lípidos/química , Agua , Proteínas/análisis
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Nutrients ; 16(10)2024 May 20.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38794776

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BACKGROUND: Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGIDs) present a higher prevalence in individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders (NDDs). The Stress System and the Gut-Brain axis (GBA) may mediate these relations. We aimed to assess the prevalence and profile of FGIDs in a clinical sample of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) compared to typically developing children (TD) as well as to investigate possible relations between stress-related biomarkers and internalizing/externalizing problems in children with NDDS. METHODS: In total, 120 children, aged between 4 and 12 years old, formed three groups (N = 40, each): ADHD, ASD and TD. Salivary cortisol, hair cortisol and serum leptin were measured. RESULTS: The ASD group had more FGID problems than the TD group (p = 0.001). The ADHD and ASD groups had higher total internalizing/externalizing problems than the TD group (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001, p = 0.005, respectively). Children with FGIDs showed more total, internalizing and externalizing problems compared to children without FGIDs (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001, p = 0.041, respectively). The ADHD group showed lower AUCg values (p < 0.0001), while the hair cortisol was higher for the TD group (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: In conclusion, children with NDDs had more FGID symptoms and present higher internalizing and externalizing problems. Children with ADHD and FGIDs had more internalizing problems compared to those without FGIDs. No differences in stress-related biomarkers were shown to differentiate children with NDDs with and without FGIDs. Future prospective studies including a greater number of children may elucidate the biological pathways linking these comorbidities.


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Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad , Trastorno del Espectro Autista , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales , Cabello , Hidrocortisona , Leptina , Saliva , Humanos , Niño , Hidrocortisona/sangre , Hidrocortisona/análisis , Hidrocortisona/metabolismo , Cabello/química , Trastorno por Déficit de Atención con Hiperactividad/sangre , Leptina/sangre , Leptina/análisis , Leptina/metabolismo , Femenino , Masculino , Saliva/química , Preescolar , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/sangre , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/psicología , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales/epidemiología , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/sangre , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/psicología , Trastorno del Espectro Autista/metabolismo , Biomarcadores/sangre , Prevalencia
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Environ Health Perspect ; 132(5): 57010, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38780454

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BACKGROUND: Manganese (Mn) plays a significant role in both human health and global industries. Epidemiological studies of exposed populations demonstrate a dose-dependent association between Mn and neuromotor effects ranging from subclinical effects to a clinically defined syndrome. However, little is known about the relationship between early life Mn biomarkers and adolescent postural balance. OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the associations between childhood and adolescent Mn biomarkers and adolescent postural balance in participants from the longitudinal Marietta Communities Actively Researching Exposures Study (CARES) cohort. METHODS: Participants were recruited into CARES when they were 7-9 y old, and reenrolled at 13-18 years of age. At both time points, participants provided samples of blood, hair, and toenails that were analyzed for blood Mn and lead (Pb), serum cotinine, hair Mn, and toenail Mn. In adolescence, participants completed a postural balance assessment. Greater sway indicates postural instability (harmful effect), whereas lesser sway indicates postural stability (beneficial effect). Multivariable linear regression models were conducted to investigate the associations between childhood and adolescent Mn biomarkers and adolescent postural balance adjusted for age, sex, height-weight ratio, parent/caregiver intelligence quotient, socioeconomic status, blood Pb, and serum cotinine. RESULTS: CARES participants who completed the adolescent postural balance assessment (n=123) were 98% White and 54% female and had a mean age of 16 y (range: 13-18 y). In both childhood and adolescence, higher Mn biomarker concentrations were significantly associated with greater adolescent sway measures. Supplemental analyses revealed sex-specific associations; higher childhood Mn biomarker concentrations were significantly associated with greater sway in females compared with males. DISCUSSION: This study found childhood and adolescent Mn biomarkers were associated with subclinical neuromotor effects in adolescence. This study demonstrates postural balance as a sensitive measure to assess the association between Mn biomarkers and neuromotor function. https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP13381.


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Biomarcadores , Cabello , Manganeso , Uñas , Equilibrio Postural , Humanos , Adolescente , Biomarcadores/sangre , Manganeso/sangre , Manganeso/análisis , Femenino , Masculino , Niño , Equilibrio Postural/fisiología , Cabello/química , Uñas/química , Estudios de Cohortes , Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales/estadística & datos numéricos , Plomo/sangre , Estudios Longitudinales , Cotinina/sangre , Contaminantes Ambientales/sangre
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PLoS One ; 19(5): e0304356, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38781258

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INTRODUCTION: Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a promising tool for studying brain activity, offering advantages such as portability and affordability. However, challenges in data collection persist due to factors like participant physiology, environmental light, and gross-motor movements, with limited literature on their impact on fNIRS signal quality. This study addresses four potentially influential factors-hair color, hair cleanliness, environmental light, and gross-motor movements-on fNIRS signal quality. Our aim is to raise awareness and offer insights for future fNIRS research. METHODS: Six participants (4 Females, 2 Males) took part in four different experiments investigating the effects of hair color, hair cleanliness, environmental light, and gross-motor movements on fNIRS signal quality. Participants in Experiment 1, categorized by hair color, completed a finger-tapping task in a between-subjects block design. Signal quality was compared between each hair color. Participants in Experiments 2 and 3 completed a finger-tapping task in a within-subjects block design, with signal quality being compared across hair cleanliness (i.e., five consecutive days without washing the hair) and environmental light (i.e., sunlight, artificial light, no light, etc.), respectively. Experiment 4 assessed three gross-motor movements (i.e., walking, turning and nodding the head) in a within-subjects block design. Motor movements were then compared to resting blocks. Signal quality was evaluated using Scalp Coupling Index (SCI) measurements. RESULTS: Lighter hair produced better signals than dark hair, while the impact of environmental light remains uncertain. Hair cleanliness showed no significant effects, but gross motor movements notably reduced signal quality. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that hair color, environmental light, and gross-motor movements affect fNIRS signal quality while hair cleanliness does not. Nevertheless, future studies with larger sample sizes are warranted to fully understand these effects. To advance future research, comprehensive documentation of participant demographics and lab conditions, along with signal quality analyses, is essential.


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Color del Cabello , Espectroscopía Infrarroja Corta , Humanos , Femenino , Masculino , Espectroscopía Infrarroja Corta/métodos , Adulto , Color del Cabello/fisiología , Luz , Adulto Joven , Cabello/química , Cabello/fisiología , Movimiento/fisiología , Movimiento (Física)
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 103(21): e37247, 2024 May 24.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38787970

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RATIONALE: Cartilage-hair hypoplasia (CHH, OMIM # 250250) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder, which includes cartilage-hair hypoplasia-anauxetic dysplasia (CHH-AD) spectrum disorders. CHH-AD is caused by homozygous or compound heterozygous mutations in the RNA component of the mitochondrial RNA-processing Endoribonuclease (RMRP) gene. PATIENT CONCERNS: Here, we report 2 cases of Korean children with CHH-AD. DIAGNOSES: In the first case, the patient had metaphyseal dysplasia without hypotrichosis, diagnosed by whole exome sequencing (WES), and exhibited only skeletal dysplasia and lacked extraskeletal manifestations, such as hair hypoplasia and immunodeficiency. In the second case, the patient had skeletal dysplasia, hair hypoplasia, and immunodeficiency, which were identified by WES. INTERVENTIONS: The second case is the first CHH reported in Korea. The patients in both cases received regular immune and lung function checkups. OUTCOMES: Our cases suggest that children with extremely short stature from birth, with or without extraskeletal manifestations, should include CHH-AD as a differential diagnosis. LESSONS SUBSECTIONS: Clinical suspicion is the most important and RMRP sequencing should be considered for the diagnosis of CHH-AD.


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Cabello , Enfermedad de Hirschsprung , Mutación , Osteocondrodisplasias , Humanos , República de Corea , Osteocondrodisplasias/genética , Osteocondrodisplasias/diagnóstico , Masculino , Femenino , Cabello/anomalías , Enfermedad de Hirschsprung/genética , Enfermedad de Hirschsprung/diagnóstico , Enanismo/genética , Enanismo/diagnóstico , Enfermedades de Inmunodeficiencia Primaria/genética , Enfermedades de Inmunodeficiencia Primaria/diagnóstico , Hipotricosis/genética , Hipotricosis/diagnóstico , Secuenciación del Exoma , Lactante , Preescolar , Endorribonucleasas/genética , Niño , ARN Largo no Codificante
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Genes (Basel) ; 15(5)2024 May 15.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38790256

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Much research has been conducted to determine how hair regeneration is regulated, as this could provide therapeutic, cosmetic, and even psychological interventions for hair loss. The current study focused on the hair growth effect and effective utilization of fatty oil obtained from Bryde's whales through a high-throughput DNA microarray approach in conjunction with immunohistochemical observations. The research also examined the mechanisms and factors involved in hair growth. In an experiment using female C57BL/6J mice, the vehicle control group (VC: propylene glycol: ethanol: water), the positive control group (MXD: 3% minoxidil), and the experimental group (WO: 20% whale oil) were topically applied to the dorsal skin of the mouse. The results showed that 3% MXD and 20% WO were more effective than VC in promoting hair growth, especially 20% WO. Furthermore, in hematoxylin and eosin-stained dorsal skin tissue, an increase in the number of hair follicles and subcutaneous tissue thickness was observed with 20% WO. Whole-genome transcriptome analysis also confirmed increases for 20% WO in filaggrin (Flg), a gene related to skin barrier function; fibroblast growth factor 21 (Fgf21), which is involved in hair follicle development; and cysteine-rich secretory protein 1 (Crisp1), a candidate gene for alopecia areata. Furthermore, the results of KEGG pathway analysis indicated that 20% WO may have lower stress and inflammatory responses than 3% MXD. Therefore, WO is expected to be a safe hair growth agent.


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Biología Computacional , Ratones Endogámicos C57BL , Animales , Ratones , Femenino , Biología Computacional/métodos , Proteínas Filagrina , Folículo Piloso/metabolismo , Folículo Piloso/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Análisis de Secuencia por Matrices de Oligonucleótidos/métodos , Piel/metabolismo , Piel/efectos de los fármacos , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Cabello/efectos de los fármacos , Cabello/metabolismo , Minoxidil/farmacología , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica/métodos
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J Oleo Sci ; 73(5): 801-811, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38692901

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Hair shape affects the frictional properties and tactile sensation of hair. In this study, we evaluated the friction associated with the rubbing of straight, curly, or wavy hair by a contact probe equipped in a sinusoidal motion friction evaluation system. This system provides dynamic information such as the velocity dependence and hysteresis of the frictional force. In the case of hair fibers fixed at 1 mm intervals on a glass plate, a stable friction pattern was observed, in which the friction coefficient was almost constant during the dynamic friction process. The friction coefficients in the inward direction toward the hair root for straight, curly, and wavy hair were 0.47 ± 0.04, 0.51 ± 0.02, and 0.54 ± 0.04, respectively. As wavy hair is thick and has a larger true contact area with the contact probe, the friction coefficient was larger. When the finger model rubbed the straight or curly hair bundle in the inward direction, an oscillation pattern was observed, with the friction coefficient fluctuating at 20 ms intervals and the kinetic friction coefficient evaluated at 0.67 and 0.64, respectively. For the surface of straight hair, containing densely arranged cuticles, a large oscillation was observed in the direction against the cuticles. Meanwhile, no oscillation phenomenon was observed in wavy hair, which is characterized by a smooth cuticle and complex hair flow. Because wavy hair, which is frizzy, has fewer points of contact between hairs, impeding the occurrence of cooperative fluctuations in the frictional force.


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Fricción , Cabello , Cabello/fisiología , Humanos , Tacto/fisiología
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Skin Res Technol ; 30(5): e13747, 2024 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38720480
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PLoS One ; 19(5): e0301092, 2024.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38718028

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Globally, the rapid aging of the population is predicted to become even more severe in the second half of the 21st century. Thus, it is expected to establish a growing expectation for innovative, non-invasive health indicators and diagnostic methods to support disease prevention, care, and health promotion efforts. In this study, we aimed to establish a new health index and disease diagnosis method by analyzing the minerals and free amino acid components contained in hair shaft. We first evaluated the range of these components in healthy humans and then conducted a comparative analysis of these components in subjects with diabetes, hypertension, androgenetic alopecia, major depressive disorder, Alzheimer's disease, and stroke. In the statistical analysis, we first used a student's t test to compare the hair components of healthy people and those of patients with various diseases. However, many minerals and free amino acids showed significant differences in all diseases, because the sample size of the healthy group was very large compared to the sample size of the disease group. Therefore, we attempted a comparative analysis based on effect size, which is not affected by differences in sample size. As a result, we were able to narrow down the minerals and free amino acids for all diseases compared to t test analysis. For diabetes, the t test narrowed down the minerals to 15, whereas the effect size measurement narrowed it down to 3 (Cr, Mn, and Hg). For free amino acids, the t test narrowed it down to 15 minerals. By measuring the effect size, we were able to narrow it down to 7 (Gly, His, Lys, Pro, Ser, Thr, and Val). It is also possible to narrow down the minerals and free amino acids in other diseases, and to identify potential health indicators and disease-related components by using effect size.


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Aminoácidos , Cabello , Humanos , Cabello/química , Masculino , Aminoácidos/análisis , Aminoácidos/metabolismo , Femenino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto , Alopecia/diagnóstico , Anciano , Minerales/análisis , Minerales/metabolismo , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/diagnóstico , Enfermedad de Alzheimer/metabolismo , Accidente Cerebrovascular , Hipertensión , Trastorno Depresivo Mayor/diagnóstico , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnóstico , Estudios de Casos y Controles
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Dev Psychobiol ; 66(5): e22502, 2024 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38807271

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Environmental influences before and during pregnancy significantly impact offspring development. This study investigates open research questions regarding the associations between maternal early life stress (ELS), prenatal psychosocial stress, prenatal hair cortisol (HC), and birth outcomes in Argentinian women. Data on ELS, prenatal life events, HC (two samples representing first and second half of pregnancy), and birth outcomes were collected from middle-class Argentinian women (N = 69) upon delivery. Linear mixed models indicated that HC increased from the first half to the second half of pregnancy with considerable variability in the starting values and slopes between individuals. Mothers who experienced more ELS, were taller, or more educated, tended to show lower increases in HC. Older age was positively related to HC increases. Our data did not suggest an interaction between ELS and prenatal life events in relation to HC. We found that the change in HC was most likely negatively associated with birth weight. Our data are most compatible with either a weak or the absence of an association between ELS or prenatal life events and absolute values of HC. Mothers with stronger increases in hair cortisol tended to have newborns with slightly lower birth weight. Hence, ELS and birthweight may either have been related to changes in cortisol exposure during pregnancy or to factors that influence accumulation or retention of cortisol in hair.


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Peso al Nacer , Cabello , Hidrocortisona , Efectos Tardíos de la Exposición Prenatal , Estrés Psicológico , Humanos , Femenino , Embarazo , Hidrocortisona/metabolismo , Hidrocortisona/análisis , Estrés Psicológico/metabolismo , Adulto , Cabello/química , Argentina , Peso al Nacer/fisiología , Recién Nacido , Resultado del Embarazo , Adulto Joven , Madres
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Arch Dermatol Res ; 316(6): 290, 2024 May 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38809465

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Enz_MoriL is a naturally occurring substance extracted from the leaves of Morus alba L. through enzymatic conversion. Historically, M. alba L. has been recognized for its potential to promote hair regrowth. However, the precise mechanism by which Enz_MoriL affects human hair follicle dermal papilla cells (hDPCs) remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the molecular basis of Enz_MoriL's effect on hair growth in hDPCs. Interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) was used to examine the effects of Enz_MoriL on hDPCs during the anagen and catagen phases, as well as under conditions mimicking alopecia areata (AA). Enz_MoriL demonstrated the ability to promote cell proliferation in both anagen and catagen stages. It increased the levels of active ß-catenin in the catagen stage induced by IFN-γ, leading to its nuclear translocation. This effect was achieved by increasing the phosphorylation of GSK3ß and decreasing the expression of DKK-1. This stimulation induced proliferation in hDPCs and upregulated the expression of the Wnt family members 3a, 5a, and 7a at the transcript level. Additionally, Enz_MoriL suppressed JAK1 and STAT3 phosphorylation, contrasting with IFN-γ, which induced them in the catagen stage. In conclusion, Enz_MoriL directly induced signals for anagen re-entry into hDPCs by affecting the Wnt/ß-catenin pathway and enhancing the production of growth factors. Furthermore, Enz_MoriL attenuated and reversed the interferon-induced AA-like environment by blocking the JAK-STAT pathway in hDPCs.


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Alopecia Areata , Proliferación Celular , Folículo Piloso , Interferón gamma , Vía de Señalización Wnt , beta Catenina , Humanos , Folículo Piloso/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Piloso/citología , Folículo Piloso/metabolismo , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Vía de Señalización Wnt/efectos de los fármacos , Interferón gamma/metabolismo , beta Catenina/metabolismo , Alopecia Areata/metabolismo , Alopecia Areata/tratamiento farmacológico , Alopecia Areata/patología , Células Cultivadas , Glucógeno Sintasa Quinasa 3 beta/metabolismo , Péptidos y Proteínas de Señalización Intercelular/metabolismo , Quinasas Janus/metabolismo , Dermis/citología , Dermis/efectos de los fármacos , Fosforilación/efectos de los fármacos , Factor de Transcripción STAT3/metabolismo , Cabello/efectos de los fármacos , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Proteína Wnt-5a/metabolismo , Janus Quinasa 1/metabolismo , Transducción de Señal/efectos de los fármacos , Factores de Transcripción STAT/metabolismo
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Arch Dermatol Res ; 316(5): 190, 2024 May 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38775976

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Hair is a biofilament with unique multi-dimensional values. In human, in addition to physiologic impacts, hair loss and hair related disorders can affect characteristic features, emotions, and social behaviors. Despite significant advancement, there is a dire need to explore alternative novel therapies with higher efficacy, less side effects and lower cost to promote hair growth to treat hair deficiency. Glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper (GILZ) is a protein rapidly induced by glucocorticoids. Studies from our group and many others have suggested that a synthetic form of GILZ, TAT-GILZ, a fusion peptide of trans-activator of transcription and GILZ, can function as a potent regulator of inflammatory responses, re-establishing and maintaining the homeostasis. In this study, we investigate whether TAT-GILZ could promote and contribute to hair growth. For our pre-clinical model, we used 9-12 week-old male BALB/c and nude (athymic, nu/J) mice. We applied TAT-GILZ and/or TAT (vehicle) intradermally to depilated/hairless mice. Direct observation, histological examination, and Immunofluorescence imaging were used to assess the effects and compare different treatments. In addition, we tested two current treatment for hair loss/growth, finasteride and minoxidil, for optimal evaluation of TAT-GILZ in a comparative fashion. Our results showed, for the first time, that synthetic TAT-GILZ peptide accelerated hair growth on depilated dorsal skin of BALB/c and induced hair on the skin of athymic mice where hair growth was not expected. In addition, TAT-GILZ was able to enhance hair follicle stem cells and re-established the homeostasis by increasing counter inflammatory signals including higher regulatory T cells and glucocorticoid receptors. In conclusion, our novel findings suggest that reprofiling synthetic TAT-GILZ peptide could promote hair growth by increasing hair follicle stem cells and re-establishing homeostasis.


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Alopecia , Folículo Piloso , Cabello , Factores de Transcripción , Animales , Masculino , Ratones , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Cabello/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Piloso/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Humanos , Alopecia/tratamiento farmacológico , Factores de Transcripción/genética , Factores de Transcripción/metabolismo , Ratones Endogámicos BALB C , Proteínas Recombinantes de Fusión/farmacología , Proteínas Recombinantes de Fusión/administración & dosificación , Ratones Desnudos , Ratones Pelados , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Glucocorticoides/farmacología
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Amino Acids ; 56(1): 36, 2024 May 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38772922

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In the initial stages of Alopecia Areata (AA), the predominance of hair breakage or exclamation mark hairs serves as vital indicators of disease activity. These signs are non-invasive and are commonly employed in dermatoscopic examinations. Despite their clinical salience, the underlying etiology precipitating this hair breakage remains largely uncharted territory. Our exhaustive review of the existing literature points to a pivotal role for cysteine-a key amino acid central to hair growth-in these mechanisms. This review will probe and deliberate upon the implications of aberrant cysteine metabolism in the pathogenesis of AA. It will examine the potential intersections of cysteine metabolism with autophagy, ferroptosis, immunity, and psychiatric manifestations associated with AA. Such exploration could illuminate new facets of the disease's pathophysiology, potentially paving the way for innovative therapeutic strategies.


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Alopecia Areata , Cisteína , Cabello , Homeostasis , Alopecia Areata/metabolismo , Alopecia Areata/fisiopatología , Alopecia Areata/patología , Humanos , Cisteína/metabolismo , Cabello/metabolismo , Autofagia , Ferroptosis , Animales
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Sci Total Environ ; 933: 173020, 2024 Jul 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38719047

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This study investigated 32 persistent organic pollutants, including 9 organochlorine pesticides, 15 polychlorinated biphenyls, 6 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and 2 organophosphate pesticides in the hair samples of domestic cats and dogs living in an urban area in Samsun, Turkiye. Hair samples were collected from 35 cats and 38 dogs, grouped by sex and age (<3 or >3 years old). Samples were extracted using a liquid-liquid extraction method and analyzed by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS). The results revealed the presence of organochlorine pesticides (n = 58, 468.65 ± 92.30 ng/g), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (n = 57, 15.65 ± 3.91 ng/g), polychlorinated biphenyls (n = 55, 54.11 ± 9.47 ng/g), and organophosphate pesticides (n = 25, 568.43 ± 113.17 ng/g) in the samples. PCBs 81, 118, 128, 208, and 2,4-DDE were not detected in any samples. Only one sample did not contain any of the searched compounds. Fluorene was the most frequently detected pollutant (n = 53, 72.6 %), followed by ß-hexachlorocyclohexane (n = 34, 46.6 %). The highest maximum concentration was observed for hexachlorobenzene (2748.03 ng/g), followed by aldrin (2313.45 ng/g) and fenitrothion (2081.13 ng/g). Pollutant concentrations did not differ between cats and dogs, sexes, and ages (p > 0.05). This study highlights the significant threat that urban areas pose to pets, and therefore, POPs should be monitored periodically in hair and other samples. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report to investigate POP levels in hair samples from cats and dogs in Turkiye.


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Monitoreo del Ambiente , Cabello , Contaminantes Orgánicos Persistentes , Bifenilos Policlorados , Animales , Perros , Gatos , Cabello/química , Monitoreo del Ambiente/métodos , Bifenilos Policlorados/análisis , Masculino , Femenino , Plaguicidas/análisis , Turquía , Hidrocarburos Policíclicos Aromáticos/análisis , Cromatografía de Gases y Espectrometría de Masas , Hidrocarburos Clorados/análisis , Contaminantes Ambientales/análisis
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Curr Microbiol ; 81(7): 179, 2024 May 18.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38761211

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Enormous aggregates of keratinous wastes are produced annually by the poultry and leather industries which cause environmental degradation globally. To combat this issue, microbially synthesized extracellular proteases known as keratinase are used widely which is effective in degrading keratin found in hair and feathers. In the present work, keratinolytic bacteria were isolated from poultry farm soil and feather waste, and various cultural conditions were optimized to provide the highest enzyme production for efficient keratin waste degradation. Based on the primary and secondary screening methods, the potent keratinolytic strain (HFS_F2T) with the highest enzyme activity 32.65 ± 0.16 U/mL was genotypically characterized by 16S rRNA sequencing and was confirmed as Bacillus velezensis HFS_F2T ON556508. Through one-variable-at-a-time approach (OVAT), the keratinase production medium was optimized with sucrose (carbon source), beef extract (nitrogen source) pH-7, inoculum size (5%), and incubation at 37 °C). The degree of degradation (%DD) of keratin wastes was evaluated after 35 days of degradation in the optimized keratinase production medium devoid of feather meal under submerged fermentation conditions. Further, the deteriorated keratin wastes were visually examined and the hydrolysed bovine hair with 77.32 ± 0.32% degradation was morphologically analysed through Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) to confirm the structural disintegration of the cuticle. Therefore, the current study would be a convincing strategy for reducing the detrimental impact of pollutants from the poultry and leather industries by efficient keratin waste degradation through the production of microbial keratinase.


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Bacillus , Biodegradación Ambiental , Medios de Cultivo , Plumas , Queratinas , Péptido Hidrolasas , Bacillus/metabolismo , Bacillus/genética , Bacillus/enzimología , Queratinas/metabolismo , Péptido Hidrolasas/metabolismo , Péptido Hidrolasas/genética , Animales , Plumas/metabolismo , Medios de Cultivo/química , Aves de Corral , ARN Ribosómico 16S/genética , Bovinos , Microbiología del Suelo , Proteínas Bacterianas/metabolismo , Proteínas Bacterianas/genética , Fermentación , Cabello
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BMC Genomics ; 25(1): 498, 2024 May 21.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38773419

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BACKGROUND: The hair follicle development process is regulated by sophisticated genes and signaling networks, and the hair grows from the hair follicle. The Tianzhu white yak population exhibits differences in hair length, especially on the forehead and shoulder region. However, the genetic mechanism is still unclear. Isoform sequencing (Iso-seq) technology with advantages in long reads sequencing. Hence, we combined the Iso-seq and RNA-seq methods to investigate the transcript complexity and difference between long-haired yak (LHY) and normal-haired yak (NHY). RESULTS: The hair length measurement result showed a significant difference between LHY and NHY on the forehead and the shoulder (P-value < 0.001). The skin samples from the forehead and the shoulder of LHY and NHY were pooled for isoform sequencing (Iso-seq). We obtained numerous long transcripts, including novel isoforms, long non-coding RNA, alternative splicing events, and alternative polyadenylation events. Combined with RNA-seq data, we performed differential isoforms (DEIs) analysis between LHY and NHY. We found that some hair follicle and skin development-related DEIs, like BMP4, KRT2, IGF2R, and COL1A2 in the forehead skin; BMP1, KRT1, FGF5, COL2A1, and IGFBP5 in the shoulder skin. Enrichment analysis revealed that DEIs in both two comparable groups significantly participated in skin and hair follicle development-related pathways, like ECM-receptor interaction, focal adhesion, and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways. The results indicated that the hair follicle development of Tianzhu white yak may influence the hair length difference. Besides, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of DEIs showed COL2A1 and COL3A1 exhibited a high degree of centrality, and these two genes were suggested as potential candidates for the hair length growth of Tianzhu white yak. CONCLUSIONS: The results provided a comprehensive analysis of the transcriptome complexity and identified differential transcripts that enhance our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the variation in hair length growth in Tianzhu white yak.


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Cabello , Isoformas de Proteínas , RNA-Seq , Piel , Transcriptoma , Animales , Bovinos/genética , Piel/metabolismo , Cabello/metabolismo , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Isoformas de Proteínas/genética , Isoformas de Proteínas/metabolismo , Folículo Piloso/metabolismo , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Perfilación de la Expresión Génica , Empalme Alternativo , Análisis de Secuencia de ARN
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J Agric Food Chem ; 72(20): 11493-11502, 2024 May 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38738816

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Cacumen platycladi (CP) is a frequently used traditional Chinese medicine to treat hair loss. In this study, CP fermented by Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CCFM1348 increased the proliferation of human dermal papilla cells. In an in vivo assay, compared to nonfermented CP, postbiotics (fermented CP) and synbiotics (live bacteria with nonfermented CP) promoted hair growth in mice. The Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway plays crucial roles in the development of hair follicles, including growth cycle restart and maintenance. Both postbiotics and synbiotics upregulated ß-catenin, a major factor of the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway. Postbiotics and synbiotics also increased the vascular endothelial growth factor expression and decreased the BAX/Bcl2 ratio in the dorsal skin of mice. These results suggest that fermented CP by L. plantarum CCFM1348 may promote hair growth through regulating the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway, promoting the expression of growth factors and reducing apoptosis.


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Cabello , Vía de Señalización Wnt , Animales , Ratones , Cabello/metabolismo , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Cabello/química , Humanos , Vía de Señalización Wnt/efectos de los fármacos , Biotransformación , Fermentación , beta Catenina/metabolismo , beta Catenina/genética , Masculino , Extractos Vegetales/metabolismo , Extractos Vegetales/farmacología , Extractos Vegetales/química , Folículo Piloso/metabolismo , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Apoptosis/efectos de los fármacos , Lactobacillus plantarum/metabolismo , Lactobacillus plantarum/crecimiento & desarrollo
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Nano Lett ; 24(20): 6174-6182, 2024 May 22.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38739468

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Accumulated reactive oxygen species (ROS) and their resultant vascular dysfunction in androgenic alopecia (AGA) hinder hair follicle survival and cause permanent hair loss. However, safe and effective strategies to rescue hair follicle viability to enhance AGA therapeutic efficiency remain challenging. Herein, we fabricated a quercetin-encapsulated (Que) and polydopamine-integrated (PDA@QLipo) nanosystem that can reshape the perifollicular microenvironment to initial hair follicle regeneration for AGA treatment. Both the ROS scavenging and angiogenesis promotion abilities of PDA@QLipo were demonstrated. In vivo assays revealed that PDA@QLipo administrated with roller-microneedles successfully rejuvenated the "poor" perifollicular microenvironment, thereby promoting cell proliferation, accelerating hair follicle renewal, and facilitating hair follicle recovery. Moreover, PDA@QLipo achieved a higher hair regeneration coverage of 92.5% in the AGA mouse model than minoxidil (87.8%), even when dosed less frequently. The nanosystem creates a regenerative microenvironment by scavenging ROS and augmenting neovascularity for hair regrowth, presenting a promising approach for AGA clinical treatment.


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Alopecia , Folículo Piloso , Indoles , Polímeros , Quercetina , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno , Alopecia/tratamiento farmacológico , Alopecia/patología , Quercetina/farmacología , Quercetina/administración & dosificación , Quercetina/química , Animales , Indoles/química , Indoles/farmacología , Folículo Piloso/efectos de los fármacos , Folículo Piloso/crecimiento & desarrollo , Polímeros/química , Ratones , Especies Reactivas de Oxígeno/metabolismo , Regeneración/efectos de los fármacos , Humanos , Cabello/efectos de los fármacos , Cabello/crecimiento & desarrollo , Proliferación Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Microambiente Celular/efectos de los fármacos , Modelos Animales de Enfermedad , Masculino
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