research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
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630-660 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Missense Mutation in the Zinc-Finger Domain of the Human Hairless Gene Underlies Congenital Atrichia in a Family of Irish Travellers
A specific gene mutation causes complete hair loss in an Irish Traveller family.
research A New Heterozygous Variant of c.1225_1227delTTC (p.Phe409del) in Insulin Receptor Gene Associated with Severe Insulin Resistance and Hyperandrogenemia in an Adolescent Female with Type A Severe Insulin Resistance Syndrome
A specific gene variant is linked to severe insulin resistance and hormone imbalance in a teenage girl.
research The neurosteroidogenic enzyme 5α-reductase modulates the role of D1 dopamine receptors in rat sensorimotor gating
5α-reductase affects dopamine receptors linked to sensorimotor gating, which may help understand disorders like schizophrenia.
research The Roles of S100 Proteins and RAGE in Melanoma
High S100B protein levels indicate poor survival in advanced melanoma.
research 409 ANDROGEN RECEPTOR GENE POLYMORPHISM (SNP RS6152) – ITS RELATIONSHIP TO ANDROGEN-SENSITIVE GENES EXPRESSION IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA, CARCINOMA OF THE PROSTATE AND ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Gene variation affects prostate issues and hair loss.
research Pseudopili Annulati in a Dark‐Haired Individual: A Light and Electron Microscopic Study
A dark-haired Chinese girl had hair that looked banded under certain light but was normal under a microscope.
research Cytokine profiling of alopecia areata phenotypic subsets
Higher levels of IL-1a and IL-1RA were found in severe alopecia areata cases.
research Citrullinome of Porphyromonas gingivalis Outer Membrane Vesicles: Confident Identification of Citrullinated Peptides
Citrullinated proteins from Porphyromonas gingivalis may contribute to rheumatoid arthritis.
research Direct evidence supporting the existence of a helical dislocation in protofilament packing in the intermediate filaments of oxidized trichocyte keratin
Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
research Murine Cytomegalovirus is Not Associated With Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice
Murine cytomegalovirus does not cause alopecia areata in these mice.
research Morphological analyses in fragility of pili torti with Björnstad syndrome
Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
research Association Between Interleukin 18 Polymorphisms and Alopecia Areata in Koreans
Certain genetic variations in IL18 may increase the risk of alopecia areata in Koreans.
research Shaping Up Mitochondrion in Motion
Mitochondria change shape to meet energy needs during cell movement.
research Induction of ferroptosis by natural products in non-small cell lung cancer: a comprehensive systematic review
Natural products may help treat Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer by causing cancer cell death through ferroptosis.
research Transcriptome analysis of frontal fibrosis alopecia revealed involvement of immune cells and ferroptosis
The research suggests that immune cells and a specific type of cell death called ferroptosis are involved in Frontal fibrosis alopecia.
research The structure of human trichohyalin. Potential multiple roles as a functional EF-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
research Integrative analysis of rare copy number variants and gene expression data in alopecia areata implicates an aetiological role for autophagy
The research suggests that autophagy-related genes might play a role in causing alopecia areata.
research A transcriptomic map of murine and human alopecia areata
Alopecia areata involves specific immune cells, offering potential treatment targets.
research Neurotoxins Acting at Synaptic Sites: A Brief Review on Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Neurotoxins can affect neurotransmitter release and have potential in treating muscle, pain, and cancer conditions, but more research is needed on how they work.
research Hair glucocorticoid levels in Parkinson’s disease
People with Parkinson's disease have higher levels of cortisone in their hair, which may indicate chronic stress hormone dysfunction.
research Effect of the 5α-reductase enzyme inhibitor dutasteride in the brain of intact and parkinsonian mice
Dutasteride may protect the brain in early Parkinson's disease.
research Simultaneous Determination of Selected Steroids with Neuroactive Effects in Human Serum by Ultrahigh-Performance Liquid Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
A new method accurately measures nine neuroactive steroids in small blood samples, helping to study brain diseases.
research Peripheral Neuroprotective and Immunomodulatory Effects of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors in Parkinson’s Disease Models
Dutasteride may help protect neurons and reduce inflammation in Parkinson's disease.
research Zinc deficiency triggers hearing loss by reducing ribbon synapses of inner hair cells in CBA/N mice
Lack of zinc can cause hearing loss by damaging important parts of inner ear cells in mice.
research Tackling underrepresentation to aid understanding of Parkinson’s disease: Progress and further opportunities
Increasing research diversity is key for better understanding and treating Parkinson's Disease.
research Novel small‐insertion mutation in the LIPH gene in a patient with autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Researchers found a new mutation in the LIPH gene of a woman with a rare hair condition.
research Motoneuron-Specific PTEN Deletion in Mice Induces Neuronal Hypertrophy and Also Regeneration after Facial Nerve Injury
Deleting the PTEN gene in mice causes nerve cells to grow larger and heal better after injury, but may cause overgrowth and hair loss in older mice.
research Correlation Analysis of BLTP1 (KIAA1109) and KIF27 Gene Polymorphisms with Wool Traits in Subo Merino Sheep
BLTP1 and KIF27 gene mutations can help breed better wool sheep.
research DYS459, DYS391, DYS388 and DYS19 genetic loci have high allelic frequency in patients with prostate cancer
Certain genetic markers may increase or decrease prostate cancer risk.