research Keratins and Skin Disease: Genetic and Molecular Roles
Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Keratins and Their Disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
research Organization and Expression of Hair Follicle Genes
Hair growth is controlled by specific gene clusters and proteins, and cysteine affects hair gene expression in sheep.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
research Keratin Function and Regulation in Tissue Homeostasis and Pathogenesis
Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
research Unexpected Autocrine Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Squamous Cell Carcinoma
VEGF helps squamous cell carcinoma grow in ways beyond just blood vessel formation.
research In Vitro Analysis of Hemostatic Efficacy of Fibrinogen Precipitation With Varied Keratin Fraction Compositions
Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
research Rational Design of Keratin Nanoparticles Utilizing Diverse Hair Protein Fractions for Controlled Drug Release
Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
research The Self-Recovery Phenomenon of Oxidized Hair
Oxidized hair can naturally regain strength and stability over six months.
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 Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Nestin as a Marker of Unipotent Epithelial Progenitor Cell Differentiation into Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes in Embryonic and Adult Hair Follicles
Nestin marks cells that can become a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles of both developing and adult mice.
research Design and Characterization of Baricitinib Incorporated PLA 3D Printed Pills by Fused Deposition Modeling for Treating Alopecia Areata
The study created 3D-printed pills that effectively release a hair loss treatment drug over 24 hours.
research Nestin as a Marker of Unipotent Embryonic and Adult Progenitors Differentiating into an Epithelial Cell Lineage of the Hair Follicles
Nestin identifies specific progenitor cells in hair follicles that can become outer root sheath cells.
research Nestin as a Marker of Unipotent Epithelial Progenitor Cells Differentiating into Outer Root Sheath Keratinocytes in Embryonic and Adult Hair Follicles
Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
research Review: Evolution And Diversification Of Corneous Beta-Proteins, The Characteristic Epidermal Proteins Of Reptiles And Birds
Corneous beta-proteins evolved uniquely in reptiles and birds, forming scales, claws, beaks, and feathers.
research Endocrine Controls of Keratin Expression
Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
research Acidic and Basic Hair/Nail (Hard) Keratins: Their Colocalization in Upper Cortical and Cuticle Cells of the Human Hair Follicle and Their Relationship to Soft Keratins
Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
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 Type I Keratin 17 Protein Is Phosphorylated on Serine 44 by p90 Ribosomal Protein S6 Kinase 1 in a Growth- and Stress-Dependent Fashion
Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
research Solubility of Structurally Complicated Materials: Hair
Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
research Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals Critical Genes for the Hair Follicle of Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat from Catagen to Telogen
Key genes regulate hair follicle phase changes in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
research Application of Amber Filler for Production of Novel Polyamide Composite Fiber
Adding amber particles to polyamide fibers makes them suitable for medical textiles like compression socks.
research Fine Structure of Marsupial Hairs, with Emphasis on Trichohyalin and the Structure of the Inner Root Sheath
Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
research Dermatophytic Disease: Exuberant Hyperkeratosis with Cutaneous Horns
Antifungal treatment can improve severe skin infections with cutaneous horns.
research The Cross-Section Trichometer: A Device for Measuring Hair Quantity, Loss, and Growth
The Cross-section Trichometer is a promising tool for measuring hair characteristics without cutting the hair and may have various clinical uses.
research Damaged Hair Retrieval with Ceramide-Rich Liposomes
Ceramide-rich liposomes can effectively repair and strengthen damaged hair.
research Microtubule Associated Protein 2 Expression Defines the Companion Layer of the Anagen Hair Follicle and an Analogous Zone in the Nail Unit
MAP-2 is crucial for the structure of hair follicles and nails.
research Microsporum Gypseum Isolated from a Feline Case of Dermatophytosis
A cat had a rare fungal infection caused by Microsporum gypseum.