research The Role of Interface Geometry and Appendages on the Mesoscale Mechanics of the Skin
Skin's uneven surface and hair follicles affect its stress and strain but don't change its overall strength, and help prevent the skin from peeling apart.
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research TRPA1 Modulates Mechanotransduction in Cutaneous Sensory Neurons
TRPA1 is crucial for mechanical sensitivity in skin sensory neurons.
research The Dynamics of the Skin’s Immune System
The skin has a complex immune system that is essential for protection and healing, requiring more research for better wound treatment.
research Signaling in the Stem Cell Niche: Regulating Cell Fate, Function, and Plasticity
The niche environment controls stem cell behavior and plasticity, which is important for tissue health and repair.
research Mechanical Forces in Skin Disorders
Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.
research Choreographing Immunity in the Skin Epithelial Barrier
The document concludes that the skin's immune system is complex, involving interactions with hair follicles, nerves, and microbes, and can protect or cause disease, offering targets for new treatments.
research Natural Bisbenzylisoquinoline Derivatives Protect Zebrafish Lateral Line Sensory Hair Cells from Aminoglycoside Toxicity
Some natural compounds can protect fish ear cells from damage by certain antibiotics without affecting the antibiotics' ability to fight infections.
research Symmetry Breaking of Tissue Mechanics in Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Regeneration of Laboratory and Spiny Mice
Tissue stiffness affects hair follicle regeneration, and Twist1 is a key regulator.
research Bone vs. Fat: Embryonic Origin of Progenitors Determines Response to Androgen in Adipocytes and Osteoblasts
Androgens affect bone and fat cell development differently based on the cells' embryonic origin.
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 Diversity of Vibrissal Follicle Anatomy in Cetaceans
Different whale and dolphin species have unique whisker follicle structures, suggesting they might use their whiskers in various ways.
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 Skin Biology
Current therapies cannot fully regenerate adult skin without scars; more research is needed for scar-free healing.
research Hair Cell Toxicology: With the Help of a Little Fish
Zebrafish larvae are used to study and find treatments for ear cell damage because they are easier to observe and test than mammals.
research Mechanical Forces Across Compartments Coordinate Cell Shape and Fate Transitions to Generate Tissue Architecture
Mechanical forces are crucial for shaping cells and forming tissues during development.
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.
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 The Multifaceted Functions of TRPV4 and Calcium Oscillations in Tissue Repair
TRPV4 helps cells repair tissue and reduce scarring by controlling calcium levels.
research Regeneration of Dermis: Scarring and Cells Involved
Different fibroblasts play key roles in skin healing and scarring.
research Dermal Fibroblasts in Cutaneous Development and Healing
Skin cells called dermal fibroblasts are important for skin growth, hair growth, and wound healing.
research Frizzled Receptors in Development and Disease
Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
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 Activation of TRPV3 Regulates Inflammatory Actions of Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
TRPV3 in skin cells causes inflammation and cell death.
research Functional Redundancy of Frizzled 3 and Frizzled 6 in Planar Cell Polarity Control of Mouse Hair Follicles
Frizzled 3 and Frizzled 6 together control the orientation of mouse hair follicles.
research Orchestration of Tissue-Scale Mechanics and Fate Decisions by Polarity Signaling
Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
research Harnessing Mesenchymal Aggregation for Engineered Organ-Level Regeneration: Recent Progress and Perspective
Scientists are using clumps of special stem cells to improve organ repair.
research Mechanical Force Drives the Initial Mesenchymal-Epithelial Interaction During Skin Organoid Development
Mechanical force is important for the first contact between skin cells and hair growth in mini-organs.
research The Historical Studies Underpinning the Concept of Hair Follicle Neogenesis
Fibroblast growth factors are crucial for hair follicle development and regeneration.
research Self-Activated Electrical Stimulation for Effective Hair Regeneration via a Wearable Omnidirectional Pulse Generator
A wearable device using electric stimulation can significantly improve hair growth.
research Skin Organoids: A New Human Model for Developmental and Translational Research
Skin organoids are a promising new model for studying human skin development and testing treatments.