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Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.

Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.

Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.

Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.

Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.

A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.

Different signals work together to change gene activity and guide hair follicle stem cells to become specific cell types.

Understanding how baby skin heals without scars could help develop treatments for adults to heal wounds without leaving scars.

The review suggests that while many AKR1C3 inhibitors show promise for treating certain cancers, more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness in humans.

Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.

Different STUB1 gene mutations cause varied symptoms in autosomal recessive ataxias.

GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.

Notch signaling is essential for healthy skin and hair follicle maintenance.

SDF-1/CXCL12 and its receptor CXCR4 are crucial for melanocyte movement in mouse hair follicles.

Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.

Certain genes in Iranian sheep are linked to wool production and heat adaptation.

LL-37 helps stem cells grow and move, aiding tissue regeneration and hair growth.

Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.

Cetaceans lost hair due to changes in the Hr and FGF5 genes.

Lysophospholipids like LPA and S1P are important for hair growth, immune responses, and vascular development, and could be targeted for treating diseases.

Primary cicatricial alopecia, a rare disorder causing permanent hair loss, is hard to diagnose and treat, with treatments like anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids offering varied results and no guaranteed cure. Psychological support for patients is important, and future research should aim to identify causes of the condition.

Disabling the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to longer wool.

LPA3 signaling in the uterus is crucial for placental formation and fetal development.

Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.

Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.

Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.

Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.

Catalytic antibodies are early indicators and active participants in the development of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Certain genetic variations in the FST gene are linked to better wool quality in Chinese Merino sheep.

Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.