research The Role of Tight Junctions in Skin Barrier Function and Dermal Absorption
Tight junctions are key for skin protection and controlling what gets absorbed or passes through the skin.
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30 / 1000+ results research Tight Junctions Form a Barrier in Porcine Hair Follicles
Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
research Three-Dimensional Imaging of Tight Junction Network Across Multiple Layers of Human Epidermis by Array Tomography Using Backscattered Electron-Mode Scanning Electron Microscopy
The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
research Testosterone Reduces Tight Junction Complexity and Down-Regulates Expression of Claudin-4 and Occludin in the Endometrium in Ovariectomized, Sex-Steroid Replacement Rats
Testosterone makes the connections in the uterus lining simpler and lowers certain protein levels, which might lead to infertility.
research Esrp1-Regulated Splicing of Arhgef11 Isoforms Is Required for Epithelial Tight Junction Integrity
The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
research Epidermis-Specific Ablation of Claudin-1 in Adult Mice Demonstrates the Essential Role of a Tight Junction Barrier in Skin Homeostasis
Claudin-1 is crucial for maintaining skin barrier and preventing inflammation.
research Formation of the Cornified Envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Pilosebaceous Units in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals Altered Junctional Networks
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
research The Risk of Hydroquinone and Sunscreen Over-Absorption via Photodamaged Skin Is Not Greater in Senescent Skin Compared to Young Skin: Nude Mouse as an Animal Model
Aging and sun damage do not increase the skin's absorption of certain sunscreens and drugs.
research Improvement in Physicochemical Parameters of DPPC Liposomes and Increase in Skin Permeation of Aciclovir and Minoxidil by the Addition of Cationic Polymers
Cationic polymers improved liposome stability and increased skin absorption of aciclovir and minoxidil.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research Transcriptome Analysis Reveals the Genetic Basis Underlying the Development of Skin Appendages and Immunity in Hedgehog (Atelerix Albiventris)
The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
research Tight Junction Barriers in Human Hair Follicles – Role of Claudin-1
Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
research Wnt4 Increases the Thickness of the Epidermis in Burn Wounds by Activating Canonical Wnt Signalling and Decreasing Cell Junctions Between Epidermal Cells
Wnt4 protein makes the outer skin layer thicker in burn wounds by turning on a specific healing pathway and loosening the connections between skin cells.
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway
Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Trabecular Outflow via the Paracellular Pathway
Minoxidil increases cell layer permeability by reducing tight junction proteins and raising ROS levels.
research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis Through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance
The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
research Serenoa Repens and N-Acetyl Glucosamine/Milk Proteins Complex Differentially Affect the Paracrine Communication Between Endothelial and Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells
Serenoa repens and N-acetyl glucosamine/milk proteins complex may help with hair growth and prevent hair loss.
research Stimulation by Exosomes from Hypoxia-Preconditioned Hair Follicle Mesenchymal Stem Cells Facilitates Mitophagy by Inhibiting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR Signaling Pathway to Alleviate Ulcerative Colitis
Exosomes from special stem cells help treat ulcerative colitis by reducing inflammation and stress.
research Folliculin Interacts With P0071 (Plakophilin-4) and Deficiency Is Associated With Disordered RhoA Signalling, Epithelial Polarization, and Cytokinesis
Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
research The Role of Paracellular Transport in the Intestinal Absorption and Biopharmaceutical Characterization of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
research The Striatin-Interacting Phosphatase And Kinases Complex Is Important for Skin Epidermal Differentiation and Barrier Formation
The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.
research Characterization of the Epidermal-Dermal Junction in hiPSC-Derived Skin Organoids
The study created hair-bearing skin models that lack a key protein for skin layer attachment, limiting their use for certain skin disease research.
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 Claudin Expression Modulations Reflect an Injury Response in the Murine Epidermis
Claudin expression changes help the skin respond to injury.
research The Regulatory Role of the Tetrapeptide AcSDKP in Skin and Hair Physiology and the Prevention of Aging Effects in These Tissues – A Potential Cosmetic Role
AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
research Deciphering the Role of the Hexosamine Pathway in Skin Homeostasis
The hexosamine pathway helps protect skin cells from stress and may improve skin and hair health.
research Hair, Cutaneous Homeostasis, and Stem Cell Functions
Proteins like aPKC and PDGF-AA, substances like adenosine and ATP, and adipose-derived stem cells all play important roles in hair growth and health, and could potentially be used to treat hair loss and skin conditions.
research Integration of Biochemical and Mechanical Signals at the Nuclear Periphery: Impacts on Skin Development and Disease
The conclusion is that the nuclear lamina and LINC complex in skin cells respond to mechanical signals, affecting gene expression and cell differentiation, which is important for skin health and can impact skin diseases.
research Epithelial Stem Cells: Turning Over New Leaves
Epithelial stem cells are crucial for tissue renewal and repair, and understanding them could improve treatments for damage and cancer.