research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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research A Newborn With Hair Loss
The baby’s hair loss was due to a rare genetic condition, not treatable by usual methods.
research Human Keratinocytes Derived from the Bulge Region of Hair Follicles Are Refractory to Differentiation
Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
research iTRAQ-Based Quantitative Proteomics Revealing the Therapeutic Mechanism of a Medicinal and Edible Formula YH0618 in Reducing Doxorubicin-Induced Alopecia by Targeting Keratins and TGF-β/Smad3 Pathway
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
research Hair in Health and Disease: An Introduction
Hair health depends on various factors and hair loss can significantly affect a person's well-being; understanding hair biology is key for creating effective hair care treatments.
research Advances in Hair Diseases
The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells: Walking the Maze
Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.
research Dynamic Signals for Hair Follicle Development and Regeneration
Certain signals and genes play a key role in hair growth and regeneration, and understanding these could lead to new treatments for skin regeneration.
research PBX Homeobox 1 Enhances Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cell Proliferation and Reprogramming Through Activation of the AKT/Glycogen Synthase Kinase Signaling Pathway and Suppression of Apoptosis
PBX1 helps hair stem cells grow and change by turning on certain cell signals and preventing cell death, which may be useful for hair regrowth treatments.
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 Recreation of a Hair Follicle Regenerative Microenvironment: Successes and Pitfalls
Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
research Embryology, Histology, and Physiology of the Hair Follicle
The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.
research Epidermal Stem Cells: Practical Perspectives and Potential Uses
Epidermal stem cells could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Hereditary, Congenital, and Acquired Alopecias in Dogs and Cats
The conclusion is that different types of hair loss in dogs and cats can be cosmetic or serious, and affected animals should not be bred.
research Stem Cells in Skin Regeneration, Wound Healing, and Their Clinical Applications
Stem cells are crucial for skin repair and new treatments for chronic wounds.
research Somatic Stem Cell Heterogeneity: Diversity in the Blood, Skin, and Intestinal Stem Cell Compartments
Different types of stem cells with unique roles exist in blood, skin, and intestines, and this variety is important for tissue repair.
research Ferreting Out Stem Cells From Their Niches
New methods have greatly improved our understanding of stem cell behavior and roles in the body.
research The Chemokine SDF-1/CXCL12 Regulates the Migration of Melanocyte Progenitors in Mouse Hair Follicles
SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.
research The Roles of Non-Coding RNA in the Development and Regeneration of Hair Follicles: Current Status and Further Perspectives
Non-coding RNAs are important for hair growth and could lead to new hair loss treatments, but more research is needed.
research Regulation of Keratin 9 in Nonpalmoplantar Keratinocytes by Palmoplantar Fibroblasts Through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
research Index
The document is a detailed medical reference on skin and genetic disorders.
research Concise Review: Human Dermis as an Autologous Source of Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription and DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research Epidermal Stem Cells: An Update on Their Potential in Regenerative Medicine
Epidermal stem cells have potential for personalized regenerative medicine but need careful handling to avoid cancer.
research Thallium - Poisoner’s Poison: An Overview and Review of Current Knowledge on the Toxicological Effects and Mechanisms
Thallium is highly toxic, causing severe health issues, and Prussian blue is the best antidote.
research HKAP1.6 And HKAP1.7, Two Novel Human High Sulfur Keratin-Associated Proteins Are Expressed In The Hair Follicle Cortex
Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
research Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers
Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
research Hair Follicle Transcriptome Profiles During the Transition from Anagen to Catagen in Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus)
The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.
research Discussion: Themes in the Molecular Structure of Hair
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.