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A 12-year-old girl was diagnosed with monilethrix, a genetic condition causing fragile, beaded hair that breaks easily, with no effective treatment available.
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research Coenzyme Q10 Has Anti-Aging Effects on Human Hair
Coenzyme Q10 helps reduce aging in human hair.
research Ligand-Independent Vitamin D Receptor Actions Essential for Keratinocyte Homeostasis in the Skin
Vitamin D receptor actions without binding are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
research Rational Design of Human Hair Keratin-Driven Proteins for Hair Growth Promotion
RK81 can help promote hair growth.
research The Early Region of Trichodysplasia Spinulosa Polyomavirus Drives Proliferation, Altered Differentiation, and Ectopic Expression of Hair Follicle Differentiation Markers in Interfollicular Tail Epidermis
The early genes of a specific virus can cause abnormal skin cell growth and hair follicle changes.
research Histopathological Examination of Hair Matrix Cysts
Hair matrix cysts are rare skin nodules with unique features, often needing surgical removal.
research Chromatin Architectural Protein CTCF Controls Epidermal Barrier Formation, Hair Follicle Fate Maintenance, and Suppresses Inflammatory Responses in the Skin Epithelium
The protein CTCF is essential for skin development, maintaining hair follicles, and preventing inflammation.
research Hair: Worth Its Weight in Gold
Hair is culturally and economically valuable, and its weight is now used to measure the effectiveness of hair growth treatments.
research Office Diagnosis of Hair Shaft Defects
The document explains how to identify different hair problems using a microscope.
research Disrupted Ectodermal Organ Morphogenesis in Mice with a Conditional Histone Deacetylase 1, 2 Deletion in the Epidermis
Mice without certain skin proteins had abnormal skin and hair development.
research Isolation of Intermediate Filament Assemblies from Human Hair Follicles
Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
research Sequence and Expression of Human Hair Keratin Genes
Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
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 Bald Thigh Syndrome in Sighthounds: Revisiting the Cause of a Well-Known Disease
Bald thigh syndrome in sighthounds is caused by structural defects in hair shafts due to downregulated genes and proteins.
research Monilethrix: A Rare Inherited Hair Shaft Disorder in Siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Human Hair Keratin Gradient Metallogel and Their Applications for Wound Healing
The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.
research Structure–Property Relationships of Meta-Kerateine Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
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 The Use of Keratin Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair for the Promotion of Rapid Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves
Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
research The Expanding Significance of Keratin Intermediate Filaments in Normal and Diseased Epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Review: Evolution And Diversification Of Corneous Beta-Proteins, The Characteristic Epidermal Proteins Of Reptiles And Birds
Corneous beta-proteins evolved uniquely in reptiles and birds, forming scales, claws, beaks, and feathers.
research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Loss of Keratin 10 Is Accompanied by Increased Sebocyte Proliferation and Differentiation
Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
research Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers
Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
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 Vibrissa Hair Bulge Houses Two Populations of Skin Epithelial Stem Cells Distinct by Their Keratin Profile
There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
research Hair Greying Is Associated With Active Hair Growth
White hair grows thicker and faster than black hair due to higher activity of growth-related genes and proteins.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Development, Structure, and Keratin Expression in C57BL/6J Mouse Eccrine Glands
The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.