research Delta Opioid Receptors Presynaptically Regulate Cutaneous Mechanosensory Neuron Input to the Spinal Cord Dorsal Horn
Delta opioid receptors help regulate touch sensation by reducing neurotransmitter release in the spinal cord.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch KCNQ Potassium Channels Modulate Sensitivity of Skin Down-Hair (D-Hair) Mechanoreceptors
KCNQ potassium channels help control the sensitivity of touch receptors in the skin.
research The Functional Organization of Cutaneous Low-Threshold Mechanosensory Neurons
Different hair follicles in the skin are innervated by unique combinations of mechanosensory neurons, crucial for touch sensation.
research Author Response: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
The transcription factor Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve development in touch receptors.
research Joint Public Review: Touch Receptor End-Organ Innervation and Function Require Sensory Neuron Expression of the Transcription Factor Meis2
Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and nerve function in mice.
research The Structure and Organization of Lanceolate Mechanosensory Complexes at Mouse Hair Follicles
Lanceolate complexes in mouse hair follicles are essential for touch and depend on specific cells for maintenance and regeneration.
research TRPA1 Modulates Mechanotransduction in Cutaneous Sensory Neurons
TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
research Stress Exposure Modulates Peptidergic Innervation and Degranulates Mast Cells in Murine Skin
Stress increases nerve fibers and immune cell activity in mouse skin, possibly worsening skin conditions.
research Mechanical Stimulation of Human Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath Cultures Activates Adjacent Sensory Neurons
Touching hair can activate nearby nerve cells through signals from the hair's outer layer.
research Three-Dimensional Architecture and Linearized Mapping of Vibrissa Follicle Afferents
Large-scale reconstructions enhance understanding of vibrissal sensory mapping in the brain.
research Neurotrophin-4 Modulates the Mechanotransducer Cav3.2 T-Type Calcium Current in Mice Down-Hair Neurons
Neurotrophin-4 increases calcium current in specific mouse neurons through the PI3K pathway.
research Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)
Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.
research Three-Dimensional Reconstructions of Mechanosensory End Organs Suggest a Unifying Mechanism Underlying Dynamic, Light Touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Porosity at Different Structural Levels in Human and Yak Belly Hair and Its Effect on Hair Dyeing
Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
research TRP Channels in Skin Biology and Pathophysiology
TRP channels in the skin are important for sensation and health, and targeting them could help treat skin disorders.
research Follistatin Promotes LIN28B-Mediated Supporting Cell Reprogramming and Hair Cell Regeneration in the Murine Cochlea
Follistatin and LIN28B together improve the ability of inner ear cells in mice to regenerate into hearing cells.
research Modulating Mechanosensory Afferent Excitability by an Atypical mGluR
A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
research Scaffolds for Epithelial and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Electrospun matrices help regenerate skin and hair follicles using PCL and collagen scaffolds.
research Scarless Wound Healing: Transitioning from Fetal Research to Regenerative Healing
Understanding how baby skin heals without scars could help develop treatments for adults to heal wounds without leaving scars.
research Advanced Intelligent Systems for Surgical Robotics
Surgical robots have improved but still can't perform tasks or make decisions on their own.
research GDNF Promotes Hair Formation and Cutaneous Wound Healing by Targeting Bulge Stem Cells
GDNF helps grow hair and heal skin wounds by acting on hair stem cells.
research Neurobiology, Stem Cell Biology, and Immunology: An Emerging Triad for Understanding Tissue Homeostasis and Repair
The nervous system helps control stem cell behavior and immune responses, affecting tissue repair and maintenance.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
The skin has about 230,000 touch-sensitive nerve fibers, with high concentrations in the hands and face.
research Strain and Strain Recovery of Human Hair from the Nano- to the Macroscale
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
research Embryology, Histology, and Physiology of the Hair Follicle
The document explains how hair follicles develop, their structure, and how they grow.
research Multifunctional Merkel Cells: Their Roles in Electromagnetic Reception, Fingerprint Formation, Reiki, Epigenetic Inheritance, and Hair Form
Merkel cells may have roles in sensing magnetic fields, creating fingerprints, Reiki energy healing, passing on environmental information to offspring, and influencing hair shape.
research Acupuncture in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Potential and Challenges
Acupuncture may improve reproductive and metabolic functions in PCOS without negative side effects, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness.
research Tactile Innervation Densities Across the Whole Body
Young adults have about 230,000 tactile nerve fibers, decreasing 5-8% per decade with age.
research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
research Synaptic-Like Vesicles and Candidate Transduction Channels in Mechanosensory Terminals
SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.