January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
December 2015 in “Vascular Pharmacology” Hair papilla cells are crucial for blood vessel development in hair follicles, affecting hair growth and loss.
The chapter explains that there are many genetic skin disorders affecting skin cell formation, including both common and rare types.
October 2014 in “Cancer research” Blocking mTORC1 reduces skin tumor growth in mice.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
January 2014 in “China Feed” Higher expression of the keratin-associated protein 8.1 gene in Liaoning cashmere goats is linked to finer cashmere fibers.
January 2014 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
Mutations in keratin genes may link hair disorders to dental decay.
November 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.