Epidermal Differentiation: The Role of Proteases and Their Inhibitors
January 2004
in “
European Journal of Cell Biology
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Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
research A Null Mutation in the Cystatin M/E Gene of Ichq Mice Causes Juvenile Lethality and Defects in Epidermal Cornification
A gene mutation in mice causes skin defects and early death.
research Epithelial Barrier Function: Assembly and Structural Features of the Cornified Cell Envelope
The cornified cell envelope forms a protective barrier in skin and hair, using specific proteins and lipids to maintain effectiveness.
research Impaired Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling with Abnormal Epidermal Differentiation in Nackt Mice, a Cathepsin L-Deficient Mutation
Cathepsin L deficiency causes hair and skin issues in mice.
research Matriptase/MT-SP1 Is Required for Postnatal Survival, Epidermal Barrier Function, Hair Follicle Development, and Thymic Homeostasis
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
research Mice Lacking Desmocollin 1 Show Epidermal Fragility Accompanied by Barrier Defects and Abnormal Differentiation
Desmocollin 1 is essential for strong skin and proper skin function.
research Harlequin Ichthyosis (ICHQ): A Juvenile Lethal Mouse Mutation with Ichthyosiform Dermatitis
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research Expression of Morphogens During Human Follicle Development In Vivo and a Model for Studying Follicle Morphogenesis In Vitro
Hair follicle development involves complex interactions between skin layers and cells, but many details are still unknown.
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Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
research Expression of Epidermal Keratins and Filaggrin During Human Fetal Skin Development
Keratins and filaggrin change as fetal skin develops, marking key stages of skin formation.