research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
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research A Window into Mammalian Basement Membrane Development: Insights from the mTurq2-Col4a1 Mouse Model
The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.
research TNC+ Fibroblasts Involved in Skin Inflammation via Neuro-Immune Interactions with T Cells
TNC+ fibroblasts play a key role in skin inflammation by interacting with T cells.
research Novel Approaches in Herbal Cosmetics: An Overview
Herbal cosmetics are becoming more popular because they are safer, have fewer side effects, and offer health benefits.
research Cutaneous Manifestations and Systemic Correlation in Patients with Lupus Erythematosus and Its Subsets: A Study of 40 Cases
Skin issues like hair loss, rash, and sensitivity to sunlight are key signs of lupus activity.
research A Study of the Differentiation Products of the Hair Follicle Cells with the Electron Microscope
Hair follicle cells become four types: medulla, cortex, cuticle, and inner root sheath.
research Restoration of Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility Using an Androgen Receptor Transgene
Scientists restored fertility in male mice lacking a key fertility gene by using a modified gene.
research Tsc2 Disruption in Mesenchymal Progenitors Regulates Hair Follicles and TGF Beta Signaling
Disrupting the Tsc2 gene in certain cells leads to thicker skin, larger hair, and changes in hair growth signaling, which can be partly reversed with specific treatment.
research Trichohyalin, an Intermediate Filament-Associated Protein of the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin is a protein in hair follicles that helps form hair filaments.
research Protein Microarrays: Analytical and Functional Applications in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Protein microarrays are highly sensitive tools useful for disease diagnosis and studying proteins.
research Genetic Hair and Nail Disorders
Recent progress has been made in understanding inherited hair and nail disorders.
research The Immune Response to COVID-19: Does Sex Matter?
Men and women get COVID-19 at similar rates, but men tend to get sicker and have a higher risk of dying, while women usually have stronger immune responses and vaccine reactions.
research Morphological Analysis of In Vitro Human Hair Growth
Human hair follicles can grow and stay healthy for up to 8 days in a lab setting.
research Acid Phosphatase Distribution in the Wool Follicle: Fate of Organelles in Keratinized Cells
Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
research Nanotechnology Approaches in Chronic Wound Healing
Nanotechnology shows promise for better chronic wound healing but needs more research.
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 Runx3 Is Involved in Hair Shape Determination
Runx3 helps determine hair shape.
research Loss of Msx2 Function Down-Regulates the FoxE3 Expression and Results in Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Resembling Peters Anomaly
Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
research Non-Viral Delivery of the CRISPR/Cas System: DNA Versus RNA Versus RNP
RNA delivery is best for in-body use, while RNP delivery is good for outside-body use. Both methods are expected to greatly impact future treatments.
research A Novel Mutation in Hr Causes Abnormal Hair Follicle Morphogenesis in Hairpoor Mouse, an Animal Model for Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis
A new mutation in the Hr gene causes hair loss in mice, similar to a human hair disorder.
research Direct Cellular Reprogramming Enables Development of Viral T Antigen-Driven Merkel Cell Carcinoma in Mice
Scientists made a mouse model of a serious skin cancer by changing skin cells with a virus and a specific gene, which is similar to the disease in humans.
research Sox2 in the Dermal Papilla Regulates Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Sox2 controls hair color by affecting pigment production in hair follicles.
research Effective Detoxification of Abrus Precatorius Linn. Seeds by Shodhana
The detoxification process made Abrus precatorius seeds safe and effective for use.
research Novel Splicing-Site Mutation in DCAF17 Gene Causing Woodhouse-Sakati Syndrome in a Large Consanguineous Family
A new mutation in the DCAF17 gene was found to cause Woodhouse-Sakati syndrome in a large family.
research Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Impair Regeneration
White blood cells and their traps can slow down the process of new hair growth after a wound.
research Key Factors in the Complex and Coordinated Network of Skin Keratinization: Their Significance and Involvement in Common Skin Conditions
Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
research Skin-Specific Transgenic Overexpression of Ovine β-Catenin in Mice
Overexpressing ovine β-catenin in mice skin increases hair follicle density and growth.
research The Fraser Complex Proteins Can Form Anchoring Cords Without AMACO at the Dermal-Epidermal Junction of Mouse Skin
Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
research An Acutely Unwell and Rare Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report
Early recognition and treatment of SLE can improve outcomes in patients with complex symptoms.
research Effects of KRTAP20-1 Gene Variation on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.