research The Immunology of the Porcine Skin and Its Value as a Model for Human Skin
Porcine skin is very similar to human skin, making it a useful model for research.
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900-930 / 975 resultsresearch The Triacylglycerol Synthesis Enzyme DGAT1 Also Catalyzes the Synthesis of Diacylglycerols, Waxes, and Retinyl Esters
DGAT1 enzyme helps make diacylglycerols, waxes, and retinyl esters.
research Maintenance of Hair Follicle Immune Privilege Is Linked to Prevention of NK Cell Attack
Hair follicles prevent NK cell attacks to avoid hair loss.
research Asebia-2J (Scd1ab2J): A New Allele and a Model for Scarring Alopecia
The absence of functional sebaceous glands causes hair follicle destruction and scarring alopecia.
research Patched1 Functions as a Gatekeeper by Promoting Cell Cycle Progression
Patched1 helps prevent tumors by controlling cell growth.
research Immunology of the Human Nail Apparatus: The Nail Matrix Is a Site of Relative Immune Privilege
The nail matrix has a reduced immune response, protecting it from autoimmunity.
research Dermal Adipose Tissue Has High Plasticity And Undergoes Reversible Dedifferentiation In Mice
Dermal adipose tissue in mice can change and revert to help with skin health.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is a Wnt Effector That Controls Hair Follicle Differentiation and Specifies Tumor Type in Adult Epidermis
Vitamin D receptor helps control hair growth and could be used to treat certain skin tumors.
research Endocannabinoids Limit Excessive Mast Cell Maturation And Activation In Human Skin
Endocannabinoids help control mast cell activity in human skin.
research Expression of Mu-Opiate Receptor in Human Epidermis and Keratinocytes
μ-opiate receptors in skin cells may affect skin health and healing.
research Regulation of Keratin 9 in Nonpalmoplantar Keratinocytes by Palmoplantar Fibroblasts Through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
research Retinol Esterification by DGAT1 Is Essential for Retinoid Homeostasis in Murine Skin
DGAT1 enzyme is crucial for healthy skin and hair by regulating retinoid levels.
research Two Distinct Signaling Pathways in Hair Cycle Induction: Stat3-Dependent and Independent Pathways
There are two ways to start hair growth: one needs Stat3 and the other does not, but both need PI3K activation.
research Relation of Skin Polyamines to the Hairless Phenotype in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase
Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Selective Inhibition of JAK3 Signaling Is Sufficient to Reverse Alopecia Areata
Blocking JAK3 signaling can reverse hair loss from alopecia areata.
research RANKL Induces Organized Lymph Node Growth by Stromal Cell Proliferation
RANKL causes lymph nodes to grow by making certain cells multiply.
research Prostanoid Receptors in Anagen Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
research Desmoglein 4 Is Regulated by Transcription Factors Implicated in Hair Shaft Differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Dermal Adipose Tissue Secretes HGF to Promote Human Hair Growth and Pigmentation
Fat under the skin releases HGF which helps hair grow and gain color.
research Expression and Function of Group IIE Phospholipase A2 in Mouse Skin
sPLA2-IIE is crucial for normal hair follicle structure and skin health.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is Required for Mouse Hair Cycle Progression but Not for Maintenance of the Epidermal Stem Cell Compartment
Vitamin D Receptor is needed for hair growth in mice but not for skin stem cell maintenance.
research Impaired Hair Growth and Wound Healing in Mice Lacking Thyroid Hormone Receptors
Thyroid hormone receptors are essential for hair growth and wound healing.
research Increased Susceptibility to Skin Carcinogenesis Associated with a Spontaneous Mouse Mutation in the Palmitoyl Transferase Zdhhc13 Gene
A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
research Hair Grows Hair: Dual-Effective Hair Regrowth Through a Hair Enhanced Dissolvable Microneedle Patch Cooperated with Pure Yellow Light Irradiation
A new microneedle patch and yellow light therapy significantly promote hair regrowth.
research Volatile Organic Compounds: A Proinflammatory Activator in Autoimmune Diseases
Volatile organic compounds can cause inflammation and increase the risk of autoimmune diseases.
research Major Differences in Expression of Inflammatory Pathways in Skin from Different Body Sites of Healthy Individuals
Different parts of the body have unique immune characteristics in their skin.
research 12-Chloracetyl-PPD, A Novel Dammarane Derivative, Shows Anti-Cancer Activity by Delaying G2/M Phase Cell Cycle Progression and Inducing ROS-Mediated Apoptosis
A new compound slows cancer cell growth and causes cell death by blocking cell cycle progression and increasing cell-damaging molecules.
research MHC Class I-Like MILL Molecules Are β2-Microglobulin-Associated, GPI-Anchored Glycoproteins That Do Not Require TAP for Cell Surface Expression
MILL molecules are unique immune proteins in mice that don't need TAP to appear on cell surfaces.
research Transdifferentiation of Human Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Red Blood Cells by OCT4
Human hair follicle stem cells can be turned into red blood cells.