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.
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150-180 / 1000+ resultsresearch Seaweeds as Source of Bioactive Substances and Skin Care Therapy: Cosmeceuticals, Algotherapy, and Thalassotherapy
Seaweeds have beneficial compounds for skin care, including anti-aging and protective effects.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research Scalp Bacterial Shift in Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata patients have more Propionibacterium acnes and less Staphylococcus epidermidis on their scalps.
research The cDNA-Deduced Amino Acid Sequence for Trichohyalin, a Differentiation Marker in the Hair Follicle, Contains a 23 Amino Acid Repeat
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
research Integrin Beta 1 Establishes Liver Microstructure and Modulates Transforming Growth Factor Beta During Liver Development and Regeneration
Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
research Selective Janus Kinase 1 Inhibition Resolves Inflammation and Restores Hair Growth Offering a Viable Treatment Option for Alopecia Areata
Blocking Janus kinase 1 helps stop inflammation and regrow hair, making it a good treatment for hair loss from alopecia areata.
research RE-ORGA, a Korean Herb Extract, Can Prevent Hair Loss Induced by Dihydrotestosterone in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
RE-ORGA, a Korean herb extract, may help prevent hair loss.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Collagen Involvement in Health, Disease, and Medicine
Collagen is crucial for health and treating certain diseases, and supplements can improve skin, nails, and hair conditions.
research Engineered Exosomes Biopotentiated Hydrogel Promote Hair Follicle Growth via Reprogramming the Perifollicular Microenvironment
The new hydrogel treatment promotes faster hair growth and better skin health for hair loss.
research Involvement of DKK1 Secreted From Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Alopecia Areata
A protein from fat-derived stem cells, DKK1, is linked to hair loss and blocking it may help treat alopecia areata.
research Apoptotic Dysregulation Mediates Stem Cell Competition and Tissue Regeneration
Cells lacking the Bax protein can outcompete others, leading to better tissue repair and hair growth.
research A Nonredundant Human Protein Chip for Antibody Screening and Serum Profiling
The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
research The Human Hair Follicle: A Reservoir of CD40+ B7-Deficient Langerhans Cells That Repopulate Epidermis After UVB Exposure
Hair follicles help skin immune recovery after UVB exposure.
research Production-Scale Fibronectin Nanofibers Promote Wound Closure and Tissue Repair in a Dermal Mouse Model
Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
research Structure and Expression of Genes for a Class of Cysteine-Rich Proteins of the Cuticle Layers of Differentiating Wool and Hair Follicles
Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
research Exosomes Mediate Sensory Hair Cell Protection in the Inner Ear
Exosomes are crucial for protecting sensory hair cells in the inner ear.
research The Use of Auto-Antibody Testing in the Evaluation of Interstitial Lung Disease: A Practical Approach for the Pulmonologist
Auto-antibody testing is a useful but not definitive tool in diagnosing interstitial lung diseases, and using a specific algorithm could make testing more cost-effective.
research Catalytic Antibodies in Normal and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Catalytic antibodies are early indicators and active participants in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Suppression of Vitamin D Receptor and Induction of Retinoid X Receptor Alpha Expression During Squamous Differentiation of Cultured Keratinocytes
As skin cells mature, vitamin D receptor levels decrease while retinoid X receptor α levels increase.
research Hyaluronate and Gelatin-Based Hydrogels Encapsulating Doxycycline as a Wound Dressing for Burn Injury Therapy
New hydrogel dressing with antibiotic speeds up burn healing and skin regeneration.
research Comparative Spatial Transcriptomic and Single-Cell Analyses of Human Nail Units and Hair Follicles Show Transcriptional Similarities between the Onychodermis and Follicular Dermal Papilla
Human nails and hair follicles have similar gene activity, especially in the cells that contribute to their growth and development.
research A WWP2–PTEN–KLF5 Signaling Axis Regulates Odontoblast Differentiation and Dentinogenesis in Mice
WWP2 is crucial for tooth development in mice.
research Reductive Stress Selectively Disrupts Collagen Homeostasis and Modifies Growth Factor-independent Signaling Through the MAPK/Akt Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
research Resequencing and Signatures of Selective Scans Point to Candidate Genetic Variants for Hair Length Traits in Long-Haired and Normal-Haired Tianzhu White Yak
The research found specific genes that may cause longer hair in Tianzhu White Yak.
research Relationship Between the Bacterial Community Structures on Human Hair and Scalp
The scalp has more diverse bacteria, while hair has more bacteria and unique types.
research Consumption of Fish Oil High-Fat Diet Induces Murine Hair Loss via Epidermal Fatty Acid Binding Protein in Skin Macrophages
Eating a high-fat fish oil diet caused mice to lose hair due to a specific immune cell activity in the skin linked to a protein called E-FABP.
research Skipping of Exons by Premature Termination of Transcription and Alternative Splicing Within Intron-5 of the Sheep SCF Gene: A Novel Splice Variant
A new mRNA variant of the SCF gene in sheep skin produces a shorter, different protein.