research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch Intermediate Filaments: Regulation of Gene Expression and Assembly
Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell structure and function, regulated by specific genes and proteins.
research Self-Consistent Field Theory for the Interactions Between Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin filaments' elasticity is influenced by their terminal domains and surrounding medium.
research From Structural Resilience to Cell Specification: Intermediate Filaments as Regulators of Cell Fate
Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell differentiation and stem cell function.
research Unzipping the Cuticle of the Human Hair Shaft to Obtain Micron/Nano Keratin Filaments
Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
research Dynamics of Actin Filaments Play an Important Role in Root Hair Growth Under Low Potassium Stress in Arabidopsis Thaliana
Actin filaments help root hairs grow faster and longer under low potassium stress.
research A Case Report of Sebaceous Filaments
Topical tretinoin effectively treated sebaceous filaments, improving skin appearance.
research 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 Keratin Intermediate Filaments in the Colon: Guardians of Epithelial Homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Structural Features of the Alpha-Type Filaments of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of the Guinea Pig Hair Follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Trichohyalin, an Intermediate Filament-Associated Protein of the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin is a protein in hair follicles that helps form hair filaments.
research Local Structure of Human Hair Spatially Resolved by Sub-Micron X-Ray Beam
Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
research Hair Keratinization in Health and Disease
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
research Identification of the C-Terminal Tail Domain of AHF/Trichohyalin as the Critical Site for Modulation of the Keratin Filamentous Meshwork in the Keratinocyte
The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
research Evolution of Hard Proteins in the Sauropsid Integument in Relation to the Cornification of Skin Derivatives in Amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Keratin Formation in the Hair Follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
research Hair: The Most Sophisticated Biological Composite Material
Hair is a complex protein fiber with unique properties useful for developing hair products.
research The Epidermis: Rising to the Surface
The document concludes that recent research has improved understanding of skin diseases and the balance between cell growth and differentiation in the epidermis.
research Trichohyalin Mechanically Strengthens the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
research The Keratins of the Human Beard Hair Medulla: The Riddle in the Middle
Human beard hair medulla contains a unique and complex mix of keratins not found in other human tissues.
research Progressive Alopecia Reveals Decreasing Stem Cell Activation Probability During Aging of Mice with Epidermal Deletion of DNA Methyltransferase 1
Mice lacking a key DNA methylation enzyme in skin cells have a lower chance of activating stem cells necessary for hair growth, leading to progressive hair loss.
research Bidirectional Binding Property of High Glycine–Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Protein Contributes to the Mechanical Strength and Shape of Hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Effect of Shampoo, Conditioner, and Permanent Waving on the Molecular Structure of Human Hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Histopathological and Ultrastructural Study of Ectodermal Dysplasia/Skin Fragility Syndrome
The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.
research The Physical and Chemical Disruption of Human Hair After Bleaching – Studies by Transmission Electron Microscopy and Redox Proteomics
Bleaching hair causes severe structural and chemical damage, including protein loss and oxidation.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Keratin Expression by Corneal and Limbal Stem Cells During Development
Different types of cells in the eye express specific keratins at various stages of development.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle-Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.