research Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Hairless mammals have genetic changes in both their protein-coding and regulatory sequences related to hair.
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research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research The Transcriptional Regulator Prdm1 Is Essential for the Early Development of the Sensory Whisker Follicle and Is Linked to the Beta-Catenin First Dermal Signal
Prdm1 is necessary for early whisker development in mice but not for other hair, and its absence changes nerve and brain patterns related to whiskers.
research Differential Expression of Keratin and Keratin-Associated Proteins Linked with Hair Loss in Spontaneously Mutated Inbred Mice
Hair loss in certain mice is linked to changes in keratin-related genes.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research DNA Dioxygenases Tet2/3 Regulate Gene Promoter Accessibility and Chromatin Topology in Lineage-Specific Loci to Control Keratinocyte Differentiation and Hair Growth
Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are important for controlling hair growth and shape by affecting gene activity and DNA structure in hair follicles.
research A New Heterozygous Frameshift Variant in Keratin 10 Resulting in Ichthyosis Hystrix in a Father and Daughter
A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
research DermaCult Keratinocyte Expansion Medium: A Serum- and BPE-Free Medium Supporting Long-Term Feeder-Free Expansion of Primary Human Epidermal and Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Keratinocytes
DermaCult™ Keratinocyte Expansion Medium allows human skin cells to grow longer while keeping their ability to develop properly.
research Painful Thickened Skin on the Soles of the Feet
The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
research DNA Dioxygenases Tet2/3 Regulate Gene Promoter Accessibility and Three-Dimensional Chromatin Topology in Lineage-Specific Loci to Control Hair Growth
Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are essential for controlling hair growth by affecting DNA demethylation and gene expression in mice.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
research Pathological Modeling of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Using Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
research Optimization and Characterization of a Focal Dermal Hypoplasia Mouse Model to Test Potential Treatments
Li2CO3 improved skin disease in a mouse model of Focal Dermal Hypoplasia without toxicity.
research Stabilizing Mutations of KLHL24 Ubiquitin Ligase Cause Loss of Keratin 14 and Human Skin Fragility
Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
research Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Derived Keratinocyte Differentiation from Reprogrammed Blood Cells
Blood cells turned into stem cells can become skin cells similar to normal ones, potentially helping in skin therapies.
research In Vitro Mesenchymal–Epithelial Interaction Facilitates De Novo Hair Follicle Formation
Adult skin cells can be used to create new hair in a lab.
research Analysis of LncRNA and mRNA Expression Profiles in Skin Tissues of Super Merino Sheep and Small-Tailed Han Sheep
Researchers found genes in sheep that may affect hair growth and wool quality.
research Editor's Evaluation: Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Hairlessness in mammals is due to complex genetic changes in both genes and regulatory regions.
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 Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Hairless mammals evolved quickly in both gene and non-gene areas related to skin and hair.
research Blood MUC-18/MCAM Expression in Patients with Melanoma: A Suitable Marker of Poor Outcome
High MUC-18/MCAM levels in blood indicate a worse outlook for melanoma patients.
research Novel Splice Site Mutation in the LIPH Gene in a Patient with Autosomal Recessive Woolly Hair/Hypotrichosis: Case Report and Published Work Review
A new mutation in the LIPH gene was found to cause a rare hair disorder in a Japanese boy.
research Wnt-Dependent De Novo Hair Follicle Regeneration in Adult Mouse Skin After Wounding
Hair follicles can regrow in wounded adult mouse skin using a process like embryo development.
research Fgf9 From Dermal γδ T Cells Induces Hair Follicle Neogenesis After Wounding
A protein from certain immune cells is key for new hair growth after skin injury in mice.
research Compartmentalized Epidermal Activation of β-Catenin Differentially Affects Lineage Reprogramming and Underlies Tumor Heterogeneity
Activating β-catenin in different skin stem cells causes various types of hair growth and skin tumors.
research Dietary Vitamin A Regulates Wingless-Related MMTV Integration Site Signaling to Alter the Hair Cycle
Eating vitamin A affects hair growth and health by changing cell signals in mice.
research Hair Regrowth in a Male Patient with Extensive Androgenetic Alopecia on Estrogen Therapy
Estrogen therapy helped regrow hair in a bald man.
research The Inconsistent Regulation of HOXC13 on Different Keratins and the Regulation Mechanism on HOXC13 in Cashmere Goat (Capra Hircus)
The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
research Physiological Doses of Red Light Induce IL-4 Release in Cocultures Between Human Keratinocytes and Immune Cells
Red light at 627 nm can safely trigger IL-4 release in skin cells, potentially helping treat inflammatory skin conditions.
research First Symposium on Natural Gene Therapy of the Skin
Natural gene therapy shows promise for treating skin disorders like epidermolysis bullosa.