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research Essential Role of STAT3 Signaling in Hair Follicle Homeostasis
STAT3 signaling is important for healthy skin and hair follicles, and its disruption can lead to skin conditions like atopic dermatitis.
research Hair Follicle-Specific Keratins And Their Diseases
Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Convergent Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, showing complex skin evolution.
research The Cellular Basis of Mechanosensory Merkel-Cell Innervation During Development
BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
research Semidominant Inheritance in Epidermolytic Ichthyosis
Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.
research Proteomics Analysis of the Secondary Hair Follicle Cycle in Liaoning Cashmere Goat
The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
research Extraction and Formulation of Hydrolyzed Wool Keratin Solution for Hair Growth
Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
research Live Imaging of Keratin Network in Stratum Granulosum Reveals Dynamic Cytoskeletal Changes During Cornification in Mice In Vivo
The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
research Keratin Disorders: From Gene to Therapy
New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
research Hair Keratin Associated Proteins: Characterization of a Second High Sulfur KAP Gene Domain on Human Chromosome 21 in Fond Memory of Dr. Peter Steinert
A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Divergent Proliferation Patterns of Distinct Human Hair Follicle Epithelial Progenitor Niches In Situ and Their Differential Responsiveness to Prostaglandin D2
Different human hair follicle stem cells grow at different rates and respond differently to a baldness-related compound.
research Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-Associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21
A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
research Keratin K15 as a Biomarker of Epidermal Stem Cells
Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
research The Human Type I Keratin Gene Family: Characterization of New Hair Follicle Specific Members and Evaluation of the Chromosome 17q21.2 Gene Domain
The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
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 Keratin 79 Identifies a Novel Population of Migratory Epithelial Cells That Initiates Hair Canal Morphogenesis and Regeneration
Keratin 79 marks a new group of cells that are key for creating and repairing the hair follicle's structure.
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.
research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Proteomic Tools for the Investigation of Human Hair Structural Proteins and Evidence of Weakness Sites on Hair Keratin Coil Segments
Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
research Keratin Formation in the Hair Follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Reduction Mechanism of L-Cysteine on Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry and Raman Spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Expression Patterns of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Neurturin, Their Cognate Receptors GFRα-1, GFRα-2, and Common Signal Transduction Element c-Ret in Human Skin Hair Follicles
Certain proteins and their receptors are more active during the growth phase of human hair and could be targeted to treat hair disorders.
research Keratin-Based Particles for Protection and Restoration of Hair Properties
Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
research Molecular Modeling and Structural Characterization of a High Glycine–Tyrosine Hair Keratin Associated Protein
The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
research Molecular Modeling of Hair Keratin/Peptide Complex: Using MM-PBSA Calculations to Describe Experimental Binding Results
Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.