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.
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research New Plaque Protein Identified in Brains of People with Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists found a new protein, AMY117, common in Alzheimer's patients, which could be important for treatment and diagnosis.
research Risks of Protein Conditioner Application Under the Impact of Heat and Gamma Irradiation in Albino Rats
Repeated use of protein hair conditioner with heat or gamma irradiation can harm skin and hair health in rats.
research Preparation and Characterization of Soluble Wool Keratin for Human Hair Care
CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
research A Therapeutic Microneedle Patch Made from Hair-Derived Keratin for Promoting Hair Regrowth
A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.
research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research Hair-Cycle-Dependent Expression of Parathyroid Hormone-Related Protein and Its Type I Receptor: Evidence for Regulation at the Anagen to Catagen Transition
Parathyroid hormone-related protein helps control hair growth phases in mice.
research Phosphatidic Acid Has Potential to Promote Hair Growth In Vitro and In Vivo, and Activates Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase/Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase Kinase in Hair Epithelial Cells
Phosphatidic acid may help hair grow by affecting cell growth pathways.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Differential Expression of Proteins Associated with the Hair Follicle Cycle: Proteomics and Bioinformatics Analyses
Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
research Increased Rate of Hair Regrowth in Mice with Constitutive Overexpression of Del1
Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
research Author Response: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
research News in Brief
A new protein linked to Alzheimer's was discovered, and a hair loss treatment showed effectiveness but had some sexual side effects.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Hairless Is a Nuclear Receptor Corepressor Essential for Skin Function
Hairless protein is crucial for healthy skin and hair, and its malfunction can cause hair loss.
research In Vitro Methodology, Hormonal and Nutritional Effects, and Fiber Production in Isolated Ovine and Caprine Anagen Hair Follicles
Angora goat hair grows faster and produces more protein than cashmere goat hair, and certain hormones and nutrients positively affect hair growth and protein synthesis.
research Flightless I Expression Enhances Murine Claw Regeneration Following Digit Amputation
Mice with more Flightless I protein grew back their claws better after amputation.
research Gene Expression Patterns During Palatal Shelf Fusion
Several genes, including Hox-7A, Stra6, and Lim-1, are involved in normal palate formation.
research Learning From Nudity: Lessons From The Nude Phenotype
The Foxn1 gene mutation causes hairlessness and immune system issues, and understanding it could lead to hair growth disorder treatments.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Stem Cell Apoptosis in HIV-1 Alopecia
HIV-1 may cause increased stem cell death in hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
research Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interactions During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
The conclusion is that certain cell interactions and signals are crucial for hair growth and regeneration.
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 Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Microscopical Characterization of Known Postmortem Root Bands Using Light and Scanning Electron Microscopy
The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
research Can Male-Pattern Baldness Be Prevented? Promising Results from a Study on Treating Male-Pattern Baldness with Oral Finasteride
Finasteride may increase hair growth and prevent baldness in men, but can cause sexual side effects.
research Perspectives and Challenges of Hair Analysis
Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
research Decay of Skin-Specific Gene Modules in Pangolins
Pangolins have lost some skin-related genes, but kept others, leading to their unique scales and skin features.
research First Reboxetine Trial Results Reported
Finasteride increased hair count and regrowth in men with hair loss but also caused more sexual side effects than placebo.
research Human Epithelial Hair Follicle Stem Cells and Their Progeny: Current State of Knowledge, the Widening Gap in Translational Research and Future Challenges
We need more research to better understand human hair follicle stem cells for improved treatments for hair loss and skin cancer.