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GlossaryKeratin 5

protein providing structural support in skin and hair follicles

Keratin 5 (KRT5) is a type of protein found in the skin and hair follicles that helps provide structural support and strength. It is particularly important in the formation of the intermediate filaments in epithelial cells, which are cells that line the surfaces and cavities of the body. Mutations in the KRT5 gene can lead to skin disorders such as epidermolysis bullosa simplex, where the skin becomes fragile and blisters easily.

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Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone Promotes Wound Re-Epithelialisation in Frog and Human Skin

research Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone Promotes Wound Re-Epithelialisation in Frog and Human Skin

46 citations, September 2013 in “PLOS ONE”

Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone helps heal wounds in frog and human skin.

Assessment of Markers Expressed in Human Hair Follicles According to Different Skin Regions

research Assessment of Markers Expressed in Human Hair Follicles According to Different Skin Regions

6 citations, July 2018 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine”

Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.

Regulation of Hair Shedding by the Type 3 IP3 Receptor

research Regulation of Hair Shedding by the Type 3 IP3 Receptor

19 citations, May 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

The type 3 IP3 receptor is important for controlling hair loss and growth.

The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability

research The CD44+ALDH+ Population of Human Keratinocytes Is Enriched for Epidermal Stem Cells with Long-Term Repopulating Ability

28 citations, January 2013 in “Stem cells”

Certain human skin cells marked by CD44 and ALDH are rich in stem cells capable of long-term skin renewal.

N6-Methyladenosine Modification of circRNA-ZNF638 Contributes to the Induced Activation of SHF Stem Cells Through miR-361-5p/Wnt5a Axis in Cashmere Goats

research N6-Methyladenosine Modification of circRNA-ZNF638 Contributes to the Induced Activation of SHF Stem Cells Through miR-361-5p/Wnt5a Axis in Cashmere Goats

2 citations, November 2022 in “Animal Bioscience”

A specific RNA modification in cashmere goats helps activate hair growth-related stem cells.

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