research Transglutaminase Activity Is Conserved in Stratified Epithelia and Skin Appendages of Mammals and Birds
Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
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research Ectodysplasin A (EDA) Signaling: From Skin Appendage to Multiple Diseases
EDA signaling is linked to skin disorders, various cancers, and liver disease.
research RSPO1-Mutated Keratinocytes From Palmoplantar Keratoderma Display Impaired Differentiation and Invasiveness: Implications for Squamous Cell Carcinoma Susceptibility in Patients With 46XX Disorder of Sexual Development
RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Age-Related Changes in Human Scalp Extracellular Matrix: Implications for the Hair Follicle
Older women's scalp cells show changes that could contribute to hair thinning.
research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
research Morphogenesis, Growth Cycle, and Molecular Regulation of Hair Follicles
Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
research Cell Death by Cornification
Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Topical Retinoids: Therapeutic Mechanisms in the Treatment of Photodamaged Skin
Topical retinoids effectively improve photodamaged skin.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target During Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Transcriptome Profile at Different Physiological Stages Reveals Potential Mechanism for Curly Fleece in Chinese Tan Sheep
Genetic differences between young and old Tan sheep explain why their fleece changes from curly to straight as they age.
research Down-Regulation of Melanocortin Receptor Signaling Mediated by the Amino Terminus of Agouti Protein in Xenopus Melanophores
Agouti protein affects melanocortin receptors through competitive antagonism and receptor down-regulation.
research An Autophagy-Related Kinase Is Essential for the Symbiotic Relationship Between Phaseolus Vulgaris and Both Rhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
A specific enzyme is crucial for the bean plant's relationship with certain beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.
research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis
P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
research Extractable Substances from Human Hair: A Discussion About the Origin of the Holes
Holes in mature hair are likely caused by the removal of substances during hair care.
research Location of Keratin-Associated Proteins in Developing Fiber Cuticle Cells Using Immunoelectron Microscopy
Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.
research New Insights Into Human Hair: SAXS, SEM, TEM, and EDX for Alopecia Areata Investigations
Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.
research Hair from Different Ethnic Groups Vary in Elemental Composition and Nitrogen and Phosphorus Mineralisation in Soil
Hair from different ethnic groups affects soil nutrient release differently.
research Nanomaterials in Hair Care and Treatment
Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
research Genetic and Biochemical Aspects of the Synthesis of Keratin by Hair Follicles
research Evo Devo of the Vertebrate Integument
The skin systems of jawed vertebrates evolved diverse appendages like hair and scales from a common structure over 420 million years ago.
research Expression of Three Adipokines (Adiponectin, Leptin, and Resistin) in Normal Canine Skin: A Pilot Study
The three adipokines—leptin, adiponectin, and resistin—are present in various cells of normal dog skin.
research Enhancing Skin Anti-Aging Through Healthy Lifestyle Factors
Healthy lifestyle changes can significantly improve skin health as you age.
research Cultivation of Hair Matrix Cells from Cashmere Goat Skins and Exemplified Applications
Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.
research Multidimensional Profiling of Human Body Hairs Using Qualitative and Semi-Quantitative Approaches with SR-XRF, ATR-FTIR, DSC, and SEM-EDX
Body hairs can be used in forensic science and toxicology like scalp hair.
research Investigation of Transcriptional Gene Profiling in Normal Murine Hair Follicular Substructures Using Next-Generation Sequencing to Provide Potential Insights into Skin Disease
Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
research Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress
NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.