research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
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420-450 / 997 resultsresearch The Expanding Significance of Keratin Intermediate Filaments in Normal and Diseased Epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Micro-RNA-31 Controls Hair Cycle-Associated Changes in Gene Expression Programs of the Skin and Hair Follicle
miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
research A Receptor-Like Kinase Mediates Ammonium Homeostasis and Is Important for the Polar Growth of Root Hairs in Arabidopsis
The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
research Keratin 17 in Disease Pathogenesis: From Cancer to Dermatoses
Keratin 17 is linked to various diseases, including cancer and skin conditions, and may be a target for diagnosis and treatment.
research Spermidine Promotes Human Hair Growth and Is a Novel Modulator of Human Epithelial Stem Cell Functions
Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research TCF/Lef1-Mediated Control of Lipid Metabolism Regulates Skin Barrier Function
TCF/Lef1 is essential for skin barrier function by regulating lipid metabolism.
research Synthesis of Porcine pCLCA2 Protein During Late Differentiation of Keratinocytes of Epidermis and Hair Follicle Inner Root Sheath
pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
research The Expression of Equine Keratins K42 and K124 Is Restricted to the Hoof Epidermal Lamellae of Equus Caballus
K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
research Increased Expression of Zyxin and Its Potential Function in Androgenetic Alopecia
Inhibiting Zyxin may help treat androgenetic alopecia by promoting hair growth.
research Expansion of Specialized Epidermis Induced by Hormonal State and Mechanical Strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research The Opportunities and Challenges Regarding Induced Platelets from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
Human pluripotent stem cells could be used to make platelets for medical use, but safety, effectiveness, and cost issues need to be resolved.
research Apoptosis in Hair and Skin: A Review
The study concludes that regulating apoptosis could lead to new treatments for various skin and hair conditions.
research Comment on Scalp Neuropathy in Androgenetic Alopecia
Hair loss in men (androgenetic alopecia) is significantly linked to decreased scalp sensitivity, but not temperature sensitivity. More research is needed to confirm this. Comparing this hair loss to leprosy is unsupported and stigmatizing.
research Melatonin Promotes the Proliferation of Dermal Papilla Cells in Cashmere Goats via Activation of Chi-let-7d-5p/WNT2 Axis
Melatonin boosts hair growth in cashmere goats by helping certain cells multiply.
research Dynamics and Epigenetics of the Epidermal Differentiation Complex
Epigenetic mechanisms control skin development by regulating gene expression.
research Efficacy of Dupilumab in Treating Atopic Dermatitis With Recurrent Eczema Herpeticum in a Patient With DOCK8-Deficiency Hyper-IgE Syndrome: A Case Report
Dupilumab helped improve skin and prevent new lesions in a child with a rare immune disorder and severe eczema.
research Effects of lncRNA MTC on Protein Expression in Skin Fibroblasts of Liaoning Cashmere Goat Based on iTRAQ Technique
lncRNA MTC helps goat skin cells grow and may aid hair growth by controlling proteins linked to cell growth.
research Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Hair Follicle Development
Understanding hair follicle development can help treat hair loss, skin regeneration, and certain skin cancers.
research Integrin Signaling Regulates YAP/TAZ to Control Skin Homeostasis
YAP and TAZ are crucial for skin cell growth and repair.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex: A Paradigm for Disorders of Tissue Fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Evidence That Myc Activation Depletes the Epidermal Stem Cell Compartment by Modulating Adhesive Interactions with the Local Microenvironment
Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
research Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
research Regulation of Involucrin Gene Expression
Involucrin gene expression is controlled by specific proteins and signaling pathways.
research Epidermal Stem Cells in Wound Healing and Their Clinical Applications
Epidermal stem cells help heal severe skin wounds and have potential for medical treatments.
research RBPJ Mutations Identified in Two Families Affected by Adams-Oliver Syndrome
Mutations in the RBPJ gene cause Adams-Oliver Syndrome.
research Cell Fate Decisions: Emerging Roles for Metabolic Signals and Cell Morphology
Metabolic signals and cell shape influence how cells develop and change.
research Epidermal Stem Cells Do Not Communicate Through Gap Junctions
Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
research Defining the Cellular Environment in the Organ of Corti Following Extensive Hair Cell Loss: A Basis for Future Sensory Cell Replacement in the Cochlea
The conclusion is that genetic differences affect how the cochlea heals after hair cell loss, which may challenge the creation of hearing loss treatments.