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Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.

The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.

Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.

Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.

Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.

The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.

Keratin protein production in cells is controlled by a complex system that changes with cell type, health, and conditions like injury or cancer.

Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.

Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.

Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.

Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.

Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.

Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.

Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.

Lymphoid-specific helicase (Lsh) is crucial for skin growth, change, and healing after injury.

Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.

Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.

Keratoacanthoma comes from hair follicle cells.

Epidermolytic ichthyosis can be inherited in a semidominant way with mild symptoms in carriers.

Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.

KRT17 may be a new target for endometrial cancer treatment because it helps cancer cells move and form new blood vessels.

Gene network oscillations inside hair stem cells are key for hair growth regulation and could help treat hair loss.

A mix of tocopherol acetate and L-menthol helps grow hair better than using them separately or using minoxidil.

The patch assay can create mature hair follicles from human cells and may help in hair loss treatments.

The analysis of a large pilomatricoma revealed five distinct areas with different gene activity related to hair growth and tumor development.

Keratinocytes from dog hair follicles can create a functional skin layer in a lab model, useful for dog skin therapy.

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are a cosmetic skin condition, more common in young adults, with few effective treatments.

Overexpression of activin A in mice skin causes skin thickening, fibrosis, and improved wound healing.

The document concludes that accurate diagnosis of ichthyosis is crucial for treatment and genetic advice, and ongoing research is needed for better therapies.