research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
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research Cultured Nail Keratinocytes Express Hard Keratins Characteristic of Nail and Hair In Vivo
Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
research Is Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone a Novel Neuroendocrine Modulator of Keratin Expression in Human Skin?
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
research WNT10A Mutation Causes Ectodermal Dysplasia by Impairing Progenitor Cell Proliferation and KLF4-Mediated Differentiation
A WNT10A gene mutation leads to ectodermal dysplasia by disrupting cell growth and differentiation.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
research Hair Keratin Pattern in Human Hair Follicles Grown In Vitro
Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
research Deletion of Hoxc13 in Frogs Reveals Key Steps in the Molecular Evolution of Cornified Skin Appendages
Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
research Biology and Genetics of Hair
The document concludes that understanding the genes and pathways involved in hair growth is crucial for developing treatments for hair diseases.
research Delayed Epidermal Permeability Barrier Formation and Hair Follicle Aberrations in Inv-Cldn6 Mice
Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research Modulating Mesenchymal Stem Cell Behavior Using Human Hair Keratin-Coated Surfaces
Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.
research The Hair Shaft: Normality, Abnormality, and Genetics
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing hair disorders, but clear definitions are needed for accurate genetic analysis.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research An Integrated Model of Alopecia Areata Biomarkers Highlights Both Th1/Th2 Upregulation, with Stronger Correlations Between Th2 Activation and Disease Severity
Both Th1 and Th2 immune responses are increased in alopecia areata, with Th2 response more strongly linked to how severe the disease is.
research Hair: Worth Its Weight in Gold
Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
research Keratin Disorders: From Gene to Therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
research The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves
Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
research The Functional Diversity of Epidermal Keratins Revealed by the Partial Rescue of the Keratin 14 Null Phenotype by Keratin 16
K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
research Keratins in Health and Cancer: More Than Mere Epithelial Cell Markers
Keratins help protect cells, aid in cancer diagnosis, and influence cancer behavior and treatment.
research Homo- and Heteropolymer Self-Assembly of Recombinant Trichocytic Keratins
Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
research Downregulation of mRNAs Encoding Keratin-Associated Proteins in the Tongue of Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet
A high-fat diet may weaken tongue structure by reducing certain protein genes.
research Skin Physiology in Microgravity: A 3-Month Stay Aboard ISS Induces Dermal Atrophy and Affects Cutaneous Muscle and Hair Follicles Cycling in Mice
A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research Keratin 79 Identifies a Novel Population of Migratory Epithelial Cells That Initiates Hair Canal Morphogenesis and Regeneration
Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Alopecia Areata: A Review on Diagnosis, Immunological Etiopathogenesis, and Treatment Options
The document concludes that while there are various treatments for Alopecia Areata, there is no cure, and individualized treatment plans are essential due to varying effectiveness.
research Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.