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research Skin-derived stem cells as a source of primordial germ cell- and oocyte-like cells
Skin-derived stem cells can become various cell types, including germ cell-like and oocyte-like cells.
![Misdiagnosis as asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and CMV-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome](/images/research/7722dd9f-d956-478d-8805-12a9cc6a0c8f/small/25749.jpg)
research Misdiagnosis as asphyxiating thoracic dystrophy and CMV-associated haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
Patients with Shwachman-Diamond syndrome often get misdiagnosed due to a wide range of symptoms, including immune system problems and bone abnormalities.
![Identification of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry](/images/research/c95e8c6e-8b14-4201-8750-4a73236bfe6d/small/23511.jpg)
research Identification of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Researchers developed a method to identify animal fibers in textiles, which works on processed and blended materials.
![In vitro and in vivo evaluation of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles for topical applications: effect of surface coating and loading into hydrogels](/images/research/b0415b71-c7e4-4422-913d-697aa03eb285/small/34038.jpg)
research In vitro and in vivo evaluation of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles for topical applications: effect of surface coating and loading into hydrogels
Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.
research Induction of hair growth by skin irritants and its relation to skin protein kinase C isoforms
Skin irritants can promote hair growth by affecting specific skin proteins.
![A methodological exploration of distinguishing hair quality based on hair proteomics](/images/research/20cc65d3-9102-4c1b-b23a-46255ed7a287/small/30221.jpg)
research A methodological exploration of distinguishing hair quality based on hair proteomics
Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
research LB1682 Association of inflammatory and pigmentary disorders with alcohol use disorder and psychiatric illness
People with certain skin disorders are more likely to have alcohol problems, especially if they also have mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
research Effects of Androgen Treatment on Growth in Patients with 5-α-Reductase Type 2 Deficiency
Androgen treatment with dihydrotestosterone may help maintain height in patients with 5-α-reductase type 2 deficiency, especially before puberty.
![Improved forensic hair evidence for drugs of abuse by mass spectrometry](/images/research/2b0858bc-612b-4f40-b84d-bb4e619372eb/small/29132.jpg)
research Improved forensic hair evidence for drugs of abuse by mass spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
![Expression of bioactive recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 9 in oil bodies of Arabidopsis thaliana](/images/research/4b68237a-3f68-4505-835b-13fa2c83d76a/small/12813.jpg)
research Expression of bioactive recombinant human fibroblast growth factor 9 in oil bodies of Arabidopsis thaliana
Scientists successfully made a human growth factor in a plant, which could help with hair growth and bone development.
research Chemical and photo-oxidative hair damage studied by dye diffusion and electrophoresis.
Chemical treatments and light exposure damage hair proteins.
![Characterization of hair lipid and protein dynamics using EPR spectroscopy and treatment effects](/images/research/d0ac688c-f1c9-4259-954e-4fd9b657225d/small/30988.jpg)
research Characterization of hair lipid and protein dynamics using EPR spectroscopy and treatment effects
Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.
![A newer approach in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis with QR678® and QR678 Neo®—A prospective pilot study](/images/research/b1859140-6b66-4386-bcfb-eb5145f23898/small/15655.jpg)
research A newer approach in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis with QR678® and QR678 Neo®—A prospective pilot study
QR678 Neo® improved seborrheic dermatitis symptoms in a small group of patients.
![Fibroblast heterogeneity and functions: insights from single-cell sequencing in wound healing, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and melanoma](/images/research/26aa2706-afff-4621-bf20-a4a3f989bcc7/small/36755.jpg)
research Fibroblast heterogeneity and functions: insights from single-cell sequencing in wound healing, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and melanoma
Different types of fibroblasts play specific roles in wound healing and cancer, which could help improve treatments.
![Electrophoretic variability in human hair: Comparative sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of body and head hair proteins](/images/research/92a8839b-cb90-4340-b7ea-9611f2a747cb/small/29773.jpg)
research Electrophoretic variability in human hair: Comparative sodium dodecyl sulfate‐polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of body and head hair proteins
Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
![Anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning derived from the intake of Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide containing thallium salts](/images/research/d2f4dce4-c60e-41b4-8e2a-8f8c7270dfc1/small/32298.jpg)
research Anagen effluvium due to thallium poisoning derived from the intake of Chinese herbal medicine and rodenticide containing thallium salts
A woman and her daughter had thallium poisoning from a herbal drink and rodenticide, causing hair loss and other symptoms.
![Quantitative Analysis of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry](/images/research/8b9d4dd8-5f1e-4604-9add-28828103b4b2/small/23510.jpg)
research Quantitative Analysis of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
The new method reliably identifies and measures different animal hair fibers in textiles.
![A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain (LBD) of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor (hGR) Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus of hGR LBD in Conferring Transactivational Activity](/images/research/4fca6c7a-15bb-4b29-ac99-93890fc4043b/small/20447.jpg)
research A Novel Point Mutation in the Ligand-Binding Domain (LBD) of the Human Glucocorticoid Receptor (hGR) Causing Generalized Glucocorticoid Resistance: The Importance of the C Terminus of hGR LBD in Conferring Transactivational Activity
A new mutation in the human glucocorticoid receptor reduces its function and causes resistance to glucocorticoids.
![Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes](/images/research/2fece169-fd77-4e42-bed2-7078bf9d7e0e/small/1819.jpg)
research Effect of Minoxidil on Cultured Keratinocytes
Minoxidil helps hair cells live longer and grow longer.
![Skin Keratins](/images/research/d4a9c74f-e94f-4e17-8571-d5b429473d0c/small/34042.jpg)
research Skin Keratins
Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
![Trichohyalin: Presence in the Granular Layer and Stratum Corneum of Normal Human Epidermis](/images/research/8ded5df5-3735-4056-a2b1-4f0cb20f9a82/small/29755.jpg)
research Trichohyalin: Presence in the Granular Layer and Stratum Corneum of Normal Human Epidermis
Trichohyalin is also found in the outer layers of normal human skin.
![Characterization of a Partial cDNA for Lysyl Hydroxylase from Human Skin Fibroblasts; Lysyl Hydroxylase mRNAs Are Regulated Differently by Minoxidil Derivatives and Hydralazine](/images/research/09c58b85-f7fe-4d9b-a0ce-2584585d1f1d/small/1995.jpg)
research Characterization of a Partial cDNA for Lysyl Hydroxylase from Human Skin Fibroblasts; Lysyl Hydroxylase mRNAs Are Regulated Differently by Minoxidil Derivatives and Hydralazine
Minoxidil decreases LH expression, while hydralazine has mixed effects on prolyl and lysyl hydroxylase activities.
![Inhibition of the Androgen Receptor by Antisense Oligonucleotides Regulates the Biological Activity of Androgens in SZ95 Sebocytes](/images/research/e28aa5c8-2caf-435f-880a-dce93bab2c1c/small/28118.jpg)
research Inhibition of the Androgen Receptor by Antisense Oligonucleotides Regulates the Biological Activity of Androgens in SZ95 Sebocytes
Blocking the androgen receptor in skin cells reduces their growth response to male hormones, suggesting a possible treatment for skin conditions linked to androgens.
![Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase](/images/research/57ef5882-7db7-4fbd-a678-97e42abc2a8f/small/1944.jpg)
research Purification and characterization of rat liver minoxidil sulphotransferase
Enzyme purified and characterized for minoxidil sulphation in rat liver.
![Cutaneous Drug Delivery: An Update](/images/research/9ff6c1c8-d423-4465-a696-a17db06d0aab/small/18935.jpg)
research Cutaneous Drug Delivery: An Update
New methods like nanoparticles and microneedles show promise for better skin drug delivery, especially for hair disorders.
![Hair keratin KRT81 is expressed in normal and breast cancer cells and contributes to their invasiveness](/images/research/e55b3fb8-509f-4e49-827f-9c272f36b7bf/small/35258.jpg)
research Hair keratin KRT81 is expressed in normal and breast cancer cells and contributes to their invasiveness
The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
![XEDAR activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway](/images/research/1e0a6f38-a807-4249-9605-1a9f38f124e2/small/14279.jpg)
research XEDAR activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway
XEDAR triggers a specific signaling pathway in cells.
![Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea](/images/research/a143884c-1ffd-42a8-848d-31b1c3d4091d/small/29774.jpg)
research Electrophoretic variability in human head hair: Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of hair proteins in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate and urea
Human head hair proteins can be typed into eight distinct patterns, useful for genetic and forensic investigations.
![Homo- and heteropolymer self-assembly of recombinant trichocytic keratins](/images/research/cf0ca5a8-6f4e-49fb-b11a-eed5444e3c42/small/29096.jpg)
research Homo- and heteropolymer self-assembly of recombinant trichocytic keratins
Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.