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.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Downregulation of Lhx2 Markedly Impairs Wound Healing in Mouse Fetus
Turning off the Lhx2 gene in mouse embryos leads to slower wound healing and scars.
research DKK1 Mediated Inhibition of Wnt Signaling in Postnatal Mice Leads to Loss of TEC Progenitors and Thymic Degeneration
Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
research Isolation of Epithelial Stem Cells from Dermis by a Three-Dimensional Culture System
Researchers isolated a new type of stem cell from mouse skin that can renew itself and turn into multiple cell types.
research Association of Autoimmune Regulator Gene Rs2075876 Variant, but Not Gene Expression, with Alopecia Areata in Males: A Case-Control Study
The AIRE gene variant rs2075876 is linked to a higher risk of alopecia areata in males.
research Kinetic Topographical Heterogeneity in Follicular Thyroid Neoplasms and Growth Patterns
Different growth patterns in thyroid tumors are influenced by where cell growth and death occur.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney complex are likely caused by a specific group of skin cells that promote pigment production due to a genetic mutation.
research Gerbils
Proper care and diet are crucial to prevent health issues in gerbils.
research Anti-Acne Agents Attenuate FGFR2 Signal Transduction in Acne
Anti-acne medications may work by reducing the activity of a protein involved in acne development.
research Skin Diseases Due to Endocrine Alterations
Hormone imbalances can cause skin diseases, and understanding these links is important for diagnosis and treatment.
research Morpho-Regulation in Diverse Chicken Feather Formation: Integrating Branching Modules and Sex Hormone-Dependent Morpho-Regulatory Modules
Sex hormones, especially estradiol, can change chicken feather shapes and colors.
research Research Advances of Tissue-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Cancers
Tissue-derived extracellular vesicles are crucial for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
research Patched-Associated Tumors: Modifier Genes and Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.
research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
research A Kaleidoscope of Keratin Gene Expression and the Mosaic of Its Regulatory Mechanisms
Keratin protein production in cells is controlled by a complex system that changes with cell type, health, and conditions like injury or cancer.
research Steroidogenic Factor-1 Lineage Origin of Skin Lesions in Carney Complex Syndrome
Skin lesions in Carney Complex are caused by a gene change in some skin cells that leads to increased pigmentation and may lead to tumors.
research Harnessing Mesenchymal Aggregation for Engineered Organ-Level Regeneration: Recent Progress and Perspective
Scientists are using clumps of special stem cells to improve organ repair.
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 Spontaneous Lesions of Endangered Geriatric Julia Creek Dunnarts (Sminthopsis Douglasi, Archer 1979) with Emphasis on Reproductive Pathology
Geriatric Julia Creek dunnarts often suffer from reproductive and skin diseases, impacting conservation efforts.
research Polyomavirus-Induced Pilomatricomas in Mice: From Viral Inoculation to Tumor Development
Polyomavirus A2 infection in newborn mice caused hair follicle tumors.
research The Hair Follicle: Functions, Self-Renewal, and Alopecic Disorders
Dogs could be good models for studying human hair growth and hair loss.
research The Use of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Selected Skin Diseases (Vitiligo, Alopecia, and Nonhealing Wounds)
Adipose-derived stem cells show promise in treating skin conditions like vitiligo, alopecia, and nonhealing wounds.
research Keratinocytes of the Upper Epidermis and Isthmus of Hair Follicles Express Hemoglobin mRNA and Protein
Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research The Human Skin as a Hormone Target and an Endocrine Gland
Human skin acts like a hormone-producing organ, making and managing various hormones important for skin and hair health.
research Applications and Risks of Nanomaterials Used in Regenerative Medicine, Delivery Systems, Theranostics, and Therapy
Nanomaterials in biomedicine can improve treatments but may have risks like toxicity, needing more safety research.
research Recent Advances on Skin-Resident Stem/Progenitor Cell Functions in Skin Regeneration, Aging, and Cancers and Novel Anti-Aging and Cancer Therapies
New treatments targeting skin stem cells show promise for skin repair, anti-aging, and cancer therapy.
research A Definitive Role of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Photocarcinogenesis
Inhibiting ODC can prevent UV-induced skin cancer.
research Immunohistochemical, Pharmacovigilance, and Omics Analyses Reveal the Involvement of ATP-Sensitive K+ Channel Subunits in Cancers: Role in Drug-Disease Interactions
ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.