research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
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research Keratin 17 Impacts Global Gene Expression and Controls G2/M Cell Cycle Transition in Ionizing Radiation-Induced Skin Damage
Keratin 17 is important for skin's response to radiation, affecting many genes and cell division.
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 Keratin 75 Is a Component of the LINC Complex and Has an Essential Role in Mediating the SOX2 Rapid Healing Response During Wound Repair
Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
research Keratin 17-Related Recessive Atypical Pachyonychia Congenita with Variable Hair and Tooth Anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Development of a Mechanically Stable Human Hair Keratin Film for Cell Culture
A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
research Wool Fiber Curvature Is Correlated With Abundance of K38 and Specific Keratin-Associated Proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
research Repair of Damaged Hair Protein Fiber by Jointly Using Transglutaminase and Keratin
Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
research Investigation of pH Effect on Cationic Solute Binding to Keratin and Partition to Hair
Solute binding to hair keratin is mainly driven by hydrophobic interactions and changes with pH.
research Hair Growth Promoting Activity of Discarded Biocomposite Keratin Extract
Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
research Mouse Keratinocyte Side-Population Plays an Important Role During Malignant Progression to Skin Squamous Cell Carcinomas
Mouse skin cancer progression involves a unique group of cells marked by ABCG2 and MTS24.
research A Mutation in the Type II Hair Keratin KRT86 Gene in a Han Family with Monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions
Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
research Ancient Lineages of the Keratin-Associated Protein (KRTAP) Genes and Their Co-Option in the Evolution of the Hair Follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
research Caffeine Docking Studies with Keratin: Implications for Its Cosmetic Applications
Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
research Cyclin D3 Deficiency Inhibits Skin Tumor Development But Does Not Affect Normal Keratinocyte Proliferation
Lacking cyclin D3 reduces skin cancer growth without affecting normal skin cell growth.
research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine, and Zebu Cattle
The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
research Nuclear Topology, Epigenetics, and Keratinocyte Differentiation
Nuclear shape and chromatin changes affect gene expression in skin cell differentiation.
research Enhanced Substantivity of Hyaluronic Acid on Keratin Substrates via Polymer Complexation
Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
research In Vitro Keratin Expression of Hair Cells
Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
research Production and Characterization of Human Hair Keratin Bioplastic Films With Novel Plasticizers
Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
research Biodegradable Composite from Discarded Hair Keratin and Graphene Oxide with Improved Mechanical, Thermal, and Barrier Properties: An Eco-Friendly Solution to Waste Materials
The keratin-graphene oxide composite is stronger, more heat resistant, and better at blocking gases than pure keratin, offering an eco-friendly use for waste hair.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research In Vitro Analysis of Hemostatic Efficacy of Fibrinogen Precipitation With Varied Keratin Fraction Compositions
Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
research Exploring The Effects Of Wetting And Free Fatty Acid Deposition On An Atomistic Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin-Associated Protein 5-1
Damaged hair allows water to penetrate more easily, and fatty acids from shampoos can deposit on hair surfaces.
research Keratin 79 Is a PPARA Target That Is Highly Expressed by Liver Damage
Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
research Artificial Infestation of Sarcoptes Scabiei in Rabbits Exhibits Progressive Pathological Changes, Apoptosis, and Keratinization in the Skin
Rabbits with Sarcoptes scabiei had thicker skin, cell death, and skin hardening.
research Commensal Microbiome Promotes Hair Follicle Regeneration by Inducing Keratinocyte HIF-1α Signaling and Glutamine Metabolism
The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.
research Keratin Promotes Differentiation of Keratinocytes Seeded on Collagen/Keratin Hydrogels
Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
research Keratinic Amyloid Deposition in Canine Hair Follicle Tumors
Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.