research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
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research A Mutation in the Type II Hair Keratin KRT86 Gene in a Han Family with Monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Variant 1859G→A (Arg620Gln) of the Hairless Gene: Absence of Association with Papular Atrichia or Androgenetic Alopecia
Haplogroup X found in Altaian population supports Amerindian origin.
research Analysis of Gene Expression in Isolated Single Hair Follicles Using Semiquantitative Reverse-Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Researchers developed a new way to measure gene activity in single hair follicles and found that a specific gene's activity changes with different amounts and times of treatment.
research Analysis of DNA in Hair Fibers
Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.
research Cross-Species Amplification of Human Microsatellite Markers in Pig-Tailed and Stump-Tailed Macaques
Some human genetic markers work for genetic studies in pig-tailed and stump-tailed macaques, which can help in their conservation.
research Standard DNA Methylation Analysis in Mouse Epidermis: Bisulfite Sequencing, Methylation-Specific PCR, and 5-Methyl-Cytosine Immunological Detection
These methods help understand DNA changes in mouse skin.
research Development of a DNA-Analytical Method for the Identification of Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles
Researchers developed a new method to identify animal hair in textiles, which is effective for various fibers and more reliable than previous methods.
research Effect of Dihydrotestosterone on the Upregulation of Inflammatory Cytokines in Cultured Sebocytes
Dihydrotestosterone increases certain inflammatory signals in skin cells, potentially contributing to acne.
research Identification and Characterization of an Antisense RNA Transcript (GFG) from the Human Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor Gene
Researchers found an RNA transcript that might help control a growth factor linked to tumor development.
research Angiogenin Is Expressed in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Stimulates Hair Growth
Angiogenin helps hair grow by stimulating cell growth and blood vessel formation.
research Role of Annexin A2 Isoform 2 on the Aggregative Growth of Dermal Papillae Cells
Annexin A2 isoform 2 helps dermal papillae cells grow, affecting hair growth.
research Gene Expression of Osteopontin in Alopecia Areata: A Case-Controlled Study
People with alopecia areata have higher levels of osteopontin, which might be important in the disease's development, but this doesn't relate to how severe the disease is.
research Molecular Genetics of Androgen Insensitivity
Mutations in the androgen receptor gene cause different levels of androgen insensitivity, making it hard to create simple tests for the condition.
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 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 Cutaneous Transcriptome Analysis in NIH Hairless Mice
Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
research Expression of the RORα Gene in Inner Mongolian Cashmere Goat Hair Follicles
The RORα gene is active in different parts of cashmere goat hair follicles and may be influenced by melatonin, especially in December when hair growth changes.
research Expression of Lipid-Protein Gene PLP2 in Liaoning Cashmere Goat
The PLP2 gene affects cashmere fiber quality in goats and is linked to hair growth and loss.
research Human Scalp Hair Follicles Express Prostaglandin E2 Lipid Mediator and Receptors for PGE2
Human scalp hair follicles have PGE2 and its receptors, which might affect hair growth.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Fibroblast Growth Factor 5-Short (FGF5s) Inhibits the Activity of FGF5 in Primary and Secondary Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells of Cashmere Goats
FGF5s can block the effects of FGF5, which may help control hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Overexpression of Hypoxia-Inducible Factor-1α in Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Link Between Deviated Immunity and Metabolism
Increased HIF-1α is linked to the inflammation and severity of hidradenitis suppurativa, suggesting treatments that lower HIF-1α could help.
research In Situ Labeling of DNA Reveals Interindividual Variation in Nuclear DNA Breakdown in Hair and May Be Useful to Predict Success of Forensic Genotyping of Hair
In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
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.
research In Vivo Transcriptional Governance of Hair Follicle Stem Cells by Canonical Wnt Regulators
Wnt signaling controls whether hair follicle stem cells stay inactive or regenerate hair.
research Position Effect on FGF13 Associated with X-Linked Congenital Generalized Hypertrichosis
FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
research Expression Profile Analysis of MicroRNAs During Hair Follicle Development in the Sheep Fetus
Ten miRNAs may play key roles in starting secondary hair follicle development in sheep foetuses.
research Epithelial Expression of the Hormone Leptin by Bovine Skin
Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
research Skin Transcriptome Reveals the Periodic Changes in Genes Underlying Cashmere Follicle Transition in Cashmere Goats
The study identified key genes that regulate the growth cycle of cashmere in goats, which could help improve breeding strategies.