research Hair: The Most Sophisticated Biological Composite Material
Hair is a complex protein fiber with unique properties useful for developing hair products.
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540-570 / 975 resultsresearch Pili Trianguli Et Canaliculi Is a Defect of Inner Root Sheath Keratinization
The hair defect is due to abnormal inner root sheath keratinization.
research Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Keratin Genes (KRTs) Family in Yak (Bos Grunniens)
Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
research Pathway Enrichment and Network Analysis of Differentially Expressed Genes in Pashmina Goat
The analysis found genes linked to skin and hair development are more active in Pashmina goats, which may explain their long-fiber production.
research The Localization of Cytokeratin 19 and Vimentin in Sprague Dawley Albino Rat Skin Tissue
CK19 and Vimentin are proteins found in rat skin that help with skin renewal and maintaining cell structure.
research Comparative Proteomic Analysis of Male and Female Androgenetic Alopecia: Elucidating Gender-Specific Molecular Patterns
Male and female pattern hair loss have different molecular pathways, suggesting unique treatment targets for each sex.
research A 3D Microtumour System That Faithfully Represents Ovarian Cancer Minimal Residual Disease
The study developed a 3D model that closely imitates remaining ovarian cancer after treatment and identified a potential drug targeting resistant cancer cells.
research Mechanical Forces of Human Dermal Fibroblasts Significantly Decrease with Age
Skin cell strength decreases significantly as we age.
research The Potential of Fibroblast Growth Factors to Stimulate Hair Growth In Vitro
Some fibroblast growth factors may promote hair growth similarly to minoxidil and could potentially treat hair loss.
research From Genotoxic Stresses to Skin Damage: Distinct, Novel Mechanisms of Skin and Hair Damage in Chemo/Radiation Therapy
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy cause skin and hair damage by altering gene expression and signaling pathways.
research Bone-Forming Cells with Pronounced Spread into the Third Dimension in Polymer Scaffolds Fabricated by Two-Photon Polymerization
Bone-forming cells grow well in 3D polymer scaffolds with 35 µm pores.
research A Novel Mutation in the FERMT1 Gene in a Spanish Family with Kindler’s Syndrome
Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
research Keratin 75 Is a Component of the LINC Complex and Has an Essential Role in Mediating the SOX2 Rapid Healing Response During Wound Repair
Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
research Molecular Genetics of Inherited Disorders of Epidermal Keratins
Mutations in keratin genes cause skin disorders, but new treatments show promise.
research Erythrocyte Deformability and Hereditary Elliptocytosis
Hereditary elliptocytosis causes elongated red blood cells and can lead to mild or no symptoms.
research Loss of Keratin 10 Is Accompanied by Increased Sebocyte Proliferation and Differentiation
Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
research Allopregnanolone Alters the Gene Expression Profile of Human Glioblastoma Cells
Allopregnanolone changes gene expression in glioblastoma cells.
research The Use of Ultrasound-Targeted Microbubble Destruction Technology for Drug Delivery and Gene Transfection in the Treatment of Atherosclerosis
GSK-36 downregulation with UTMD improves plaque stability in atherosclerosis treatment.
research Spatiotemporal Antagonism in Mesenchymal-Epithelial Signaling in Sweat Versus Hair Fate Decision
Sweat glands and hair follicles are determined by opposing signals, with BMPs promoting sweat glands and blocking BMPs leading to hair follicles.
research The Role of P-Cadherin in Skin Biology and Pathology: Lessons from the Hair Follicle
P-cadherin is important for hair growth and health, and its problems can cause hair and skin disorders.
research Biology of the Skin and Dermatological Disease
Knowing how skin works and its diseases helps doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions better.
research Deciphering the Role of the Hexosamine Pathway in Skin Homeostasis
The hexosamine pathway helps protect skin cells from stress and may improve skin and hair health.
research Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves
Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway
Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
research Perspectives of Kennedy's Disease
Kennedy's disease leads to muscle weakness and sensory issues, has no cure but manageable symptoms, and future treatments look promising.
research Epidermal Abnormalities and Increased Malignancy of Skin Tumors in Human Epidermal Keratin 8-Expressing Transgenic Mice
Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
research Bariatric Surgery and Its Effects on the Skin and Skin Diseases
Bariatric surgery affects skin health, causing both direct complications and changes in existing skin conditions, often related to nutritional deficiencies.
research To Control Site-Specific Skin Gene Expression, Autocrine Mimics Paracrine Canonical Wnt Signaling and Is Activated Ectopically in Skin Disease
The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
research In Vitro Assembly Properties of Human Type I and II Hair Keratins
Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
research Molecular Functional Analyses Revealed Essential Roles of HSP90 and Lamin A/C in Growth, Migration, and Self-Aggregation of Dermal Papilla Cells
HSP90 and lamin A/C are crucial for hair growth and could be targets for treating hair loss.