research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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30 / 436 results research K6/ODC Transgenic Mice as a Sensitive Model for Carcinogen Identification
K6/ODC transgenic mice are effective for quickly identifying cancer-causing chemicals.
research Promotion of Skin Carcinogenesis by Dimethylarsinic Acid in Keratin (K6)/ODC Transgenic Mice
Dimethylarsinic acid speeds up skin tumor growth in certain mice.
research Delayed-Onset Pachyonychia Congenita Caused by a Novel Mutation in the V2 Domain of Keratin 6B
A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
research An Extended Epidermal Response Heals Cutaneous Wounds in the Absence of a Hair Follicle Stem Cell Contribution
Skin can heal wounds without hair follicle stem cells, but it takes a bit longer.
research Co-Operation Between Follicular Ornithine Decarboxylase and v-Ha-ras Induces Spontaneous Papillomas and Malignant Conversion in Transgenic Skin
High levels of ODC and a mutant Ha-ras gene cause tumors in mice.
research Ornithine Decarboxylase Expression Leads to Translocation and Activation of Protein Kinase CK2 In Vivo
High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
research Practical Guidelines for Evaluation of Loose Anagen Hair Syndrome
Loose anagen hair syndrome, often affecting young girls, can be diagnosed with a hair-pull test and usually gets better on its own, but severe cases may need treatment.
research Development, Structure, and Keratin Expression in C57BL/6J Mouse Eccrine Glands
The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.
research Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Current Treatment Options
The document concludes that stopping shaving or removing affected hair can alleviate Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB).
research The Hair Follicle Bulge: A Niche for Adult Stem Cells
The hair follicle bulge is an important area for adult stem cells involved in hair growth and repair, with potential for medical use needing more research.
research Histogenesis of Keratoacanthoma: Histochemical and Immunohistochemical Study
Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.
research The In Vitro Assembly of Hair Follicle Keratins: Comparison of Cortex and Companion Layer Keratins
Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
research Is Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone a Novel Neuroendocrine Modulator of Keratin Expression in Human Skin?
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Keratin-6 Driven ODC Expression in Hair Follicle Keratinocytes Enhances Stemness and Tumorigenesis by Negatively Regulating Notch
ODC overexpression in hair cells increases tumor growth by reducing Notch signaling.
research Assessment of Markers Expressed in Human Hair Follicles According to Different Skin Regions
Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.
research Impaired Follicular Nrf2 Signaling: Potential Early Therapeutic Target in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Targeting impaired Nrf2 signaling might help treat hidradenitis suppurativa early on.
research Prolactin: A Novel Neuroendocrine Regulator of Human Keratin Expression In Situ
Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Targeted Expression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Increases Susceptibility to Chemically Induced Skin Carcinogenesis
Increasing SSAT makes skin more prone to cancer.
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 Tumor Suppressor Activity of ODC Antizyme in MEK-Driven Skin Tumorigenesis
Antizyme slows skin tumor growth by reducing cell growth in mice.
research Transgenic Mouse Models Support HCR as an Effector Gene in the PSORS1 Locus
The HCR gene contributes to psoriasis risk.
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 Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: Overview and Treatment Modalities
The document concludes that various treatments, including laser therapy, are effective for managing pseudofolliculitis barbae, especially in darker skin types.
research Structures of Three Polycystic Kidney Disease-Like Domains from Clostridium Histolyticum Collagenases ColG and ColH
The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
research Suprabasal Desmoglein 3 Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Results in Hyperproliferation and Abnormal Differentiation
Overexpressing Dsg3 in mice skin causes excessive cell growth and abnormal skin development.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Sebaceous Gland
The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation Is Inhibited Through Cross-Talk Between Wnt/β-Catenin and Androgen Signaling in Dermal Papilla Cells From Patients With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgens block hair growth by disrupting cell signals; targeting GSK-3 may help treat hair loss.
research The Functional Diversity of Epidermal Keratins Revealed by the Partial Rescue of the Keratin 14 Null Phenotype by Keratin 16
K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.