research Novel Compound Heterozygous Mutations in the Desmoplakin Gene Cause Hair Shaft Abnormalities and Culminate in Lethal Cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
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research Mechanical and Biological Properties of Keratose Biomaterials
Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
research Hair Regeneration Under Stress
Mice can regrow hair on wounds due to specific cell interactions and mechanical forces not seen in rats.
research Cryogelation of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
research Structural and Biochemical Changes Underlying a Keratoderma-Like Phenotype in Mice Lacking Suprabasal AP1 Transcription Factor Function
Inhibiting AP1 in mice skin causes structural changes and weakens the skin barrier.
research The Lanceolate Hair Rat Phenotype Results from a Missense Mutation in a Calcium Coordinating Site of the Desmoglein 4 Gene
A gene mutation causes lanceolate hair in rats by disrupting hair shaft integrity.
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 K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Effect of Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Nanofiber Matrices Cocultured With Hair Follicular Epithelial and Dermal Cells for Biological Wound Dressing
PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research A Novel Homozygous Variant in the DSP Gene Underlies the First Case of Non-Syndromic Form of Alopecia
A new gene variant in the DSP gene is linked to a unique type of hair loss.
research Plasma-Polymerized Antibacterial Coating of Ovine Tendon Collagen Type I Crosslinked with Genipin and Dehydrothermal-Crosslinked as a Cutaneous Substitute for Wound Healing
The GNP crosslinked scaffold with antibacterial coating is effective for rapid wound healing and infection prevention.
research The Expression of Equine Keratins K42 and K124 Is Restricted to the Hoof Epidermal Lamellae of Equus Caballus
K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research To Control Site-Specific Skin Gene Expression, Autocrine Mimics Paracrine Canonical Wnt Signaling and Is Activated Ectopically in Skin Disease
The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
research A Spontaneous Deletion Within the Desmoglein 3 Extracellular Domain of Mice Results in Hypomorphic Protein Expression, Immunodeficiency, and a Wasting Disease Phenotype
A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
research Fabrication and Evaluation of Vitamin-Doped ZnO/AgNPs Nanocomposite Based Wheat Gluten Films: Promising Findings for Burn Wound Treatment
The nanocomposite films with vitamins and nanoparticles are promising for fast and effective burn wound healing.
research All Roads Lead to the Nucleus: Integration of Signaling, Transcription Factor-Mediated, and Epigenetic Regulatory Mechanisms in the Control of Skin Development and Regeneration
The nucleus is key in controlling skin growth and repair by coordinating signals, gene regulators, and epigenetic changes.
research The Functional Diversity of Epidermal Keratins Revealed by the Partial Rescue of the Keratin 14 Null Phenotype by Keratin 16
K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.
research Investigation by Imaging Mass Spectrometry of Biomarker Candidates for Aging in the Hair Cortex
Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
research The Role of Versican in the Skin Extracellular Matrix and Its Interaction with Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid and versican are important for skin healing and hair growth and might help in regenerative medicine.
research Scaffolds for Epithelial and Hair Follicle Regeneration
Electrospun matrices help regenerate skin and hair follicles using PCL and collagen scaffolds.
research The Effect of Experimental Hypothyroidism on the Skin of Adult Male Albino Rats and the Therapeutic Role of Topical Triiodothyronine
Hypothyroidism harms rat skin, but topical triiodothyronine may help improve it.
research Biocompatibility Of Kaps-Depleted Residual Hair
KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
research Keratin Intermediate Filaments in the Colon: Guardians of Epithelial Homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Bioinspired Polymers: Transformative Applications in Biomedicine and Regenerative Medicine
Bioinspired polymers are promising for advanced medical treatments and tissue repair.
research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
research Effect of Scalp Position on Tensile Properties of Single Hair Fibers
Hair strength is similar across different scalp areas, and not affected by age, gender, or hair thickness.