research Comparative Genomics of the Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Clusters in Human, Chimpanzee, and Baboon
KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
240-270 / 1000+ results
research Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth and Its Underlying Biological Mechanism
Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
research Alpha-Parvin Is Required for Epidermal Morphogenesis, Hair Follicle Development, and Basal Keratinocyte Polarity
α-parvin is necessary for skin and hair growth and for the correct orientation of skin cells.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
research Treatment of a Spinal Cord Hemitransection Injury with Keratin Biomaterial Hydrogel Elicits Recovery and Tissue Repair
Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
research Keratin Function and Regulation in Tissue Homeostasis and Pathogenesis
Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
research Molecular Elements of the Regulatory Control of Keratin Filament Modulator AHF/Trichohyalin in the Hair Follicle
The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
research Unzipping the Cuticle of the Human Hair Shaft to Obtain Micron/Nano Keratin Filaments
Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
research PH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
research The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers
Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
research Novel PLCL Nanofibrous/Keratin Hydrogel Bilayer Wound Dressing for Skin Wound Repair
The new wound dressing promotes cell growth and healing, absorbs wound fluids well, and is biocompatible.
research Revisiting the Significance of Keratin Expression in Complex Epithelia
Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
research Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Keratin Genes (KRTs) Family in Yak (Bos Grunniens)
Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
research Activation of Astrocytes In Vitro by Macrophages Polarized with Keratin Biomaterial Treatment
Keratin treatment reduces astrocyte reactivity and inflammation.
research Expression of Novel Keratin-Associated Protein 5 Genes in the Cuticle Layer of Human Hair Follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research New Method of Dyeing Keratin Fibers Using Poly(Ethylene Imine) and Its Coloring Mechanism
A new method using poly(ethylene imine) improves hair dyeing at lower temperatures with better color retention.
research Acid Phosphatase Distribution in the Wool Follicle: Fate of Organelles in Keratinized Cells
Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
research Single-Cell Transcriptomics Defines Keratinocyte Differentiation in Avian Scutate Scales
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
research Structural Investigation on Damaged Hair Keratin Treated with α,β-Unsaturated Michael Acceptors Used as Repairing Agents
Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
research Mutations in Homocysteine Metabolism Genes Increase Keratin N-Homocysteinylation and Damage in Mice
Genetic mutations that disrupt homocysteine breakdown lead to increased damage in mouse hair keratin.
research Diffusion Behavior of Poly(Ethylene Imine) Into Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry
PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
research Influence of Urea on the Coloring Ability of a Low-Temperature Coloring Method of Keratin Fibers Using Polyethyleneimine
Urea helps hair dye penetrate better and last longer.
research High-Performance Wigs via the Langmuir–Blodgett Deposition of Keratin/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite
New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
research The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fiber Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene
The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
research Minoxidil Acts as an Antiandrogen: A Study of 5α-Reductase Type 2 Gene Expression in a Human Keratinocyte Cell Line
Minoxidil may help treat hair loss by reducing the activity of a specific enzyme linked to baldness.
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 A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
research Building Models for Keratin Disorders
Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
research Expression and Cellular Localization of Keratinocyte Growth Factor and Its Receptor in Human Hyperplastic Prostate Tissue
KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.