research Decision letter: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation
Hair follicle stem cells are crucial for touch sensation and proper nerve structure in mice.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Keratin 79 identifies a novel population of migratory epithelial cells that initiates hair canal morphogenesis and regeneration.
Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.
research A new target for squamous cell skin cancer?
Prostaglandins and the enzyme AKR1C3 could play a role in skin cancer and hair loss, and further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.
research Transcriptional activation of CCN1 and CCN2, targets of canonical Wnt signal, by ascorbic acid 2-phosphate in human dermal papilla cells
Vitamin C derivative may promote hair growth by activating specific genes.
research Expression of AR, 5αR1 and 5αR2 in bladder urothelial carcinoma and relationship to clinicopathological factors
Androgens may influence bladder cancer progression by affecting cellular behavior.
research Differential Auxin-Transporting Activities of PIN-FORMED Proteins in Arabidopsis Root Hair Cells
Different PIN proteins affect plant root hair growth by changing how auxin is transported.
research EctopicAtoh1expression drives Merkel cell production in embryonic, postnatal and adult epidermis
Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
research Regional Variation in Androgen Receptor Expression and Biomechanical Properties May Contribute to Cryptorchidism Susceptibility in the LE/orl Rat
Differences in androgen receptor expression and tissue properties may lead to higher cryptorchidism risk in certain rats.
research Ultrastructural localization of hair keratin homologs in the claw of the lizard Anolis carolinensis
Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
research Localization of Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor Type 2 (PAI-2) in Hair and Nail: Implications for Terminal Differentiation
PAI-2 helps in the maturation and protection of hair and nail cells.
research Three-dimensional reconstructions of mechanosensory end organs suggest a unifying mechanism underlying dynamic, light touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Data from Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
research Data from Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
Inhibiting AP-1 changes skin tumor types and affects tumor cell identity.
research Arabidopsis VILLIN4 is involved in root hair growth through regulating actin organization in a Ca2+‐dependent manner
VILLIN4 helps root hair growth by organizing actin with calcium.
research A SUBPOPULATION OF ITCH RECEPTORS MARKED BY RET EXPRESSION
A new type of nerve cell involved in itch perception was discovered.
research Is neuronal inhibition or excitability controlled by Na+K+2CL– transporters?
NKCC1 transporters help control neuron excitability and inhibition.
research Population and Individual Stem Cell Dynamics in the Olfactory Epithelium
HBCs in the olfactory epithelium can self-renew or differentiate into other cell types, with specific patterns during regeneration.
research The Auxin-Regulated CrRLK1L Kinase ERULUS Controls Cell Wall Composition during Root Hair Tip Growth
ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
research Cell-Type-Specific Chromatin States Differentially Prime Squamous Cell Carcinoma Tumor-Initiating Cells for Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Different types of skin cells have unique genetic markers that affect how likely they are to spread cancer.
research Chloracne: histopathologic findings in one case
Tiny infundibular cysts are the main lesions in chloracne, not comedones.
research Caffeic Acid attenuates acrylamide induced biochemical, hematological and histological alterations in rats
Caffeic acid helps protect rats from the harmful effects of acrylamide.
research Identification of Stem Cell Populations in Sweat Glands and Ducts Reveals Roles in Homeostasis and Wound Repair
The study found that sweat glands contain different types of stem cells that help with healing and maintaining healthy skin.
research Scalp Apocrine Glands: The Neglected Component of the Hair Follicle Complex
Scalp apocrine glands may help remove waste and balance electrolytes, but their role is not fully understood.
research A Sensitive Assay for the Enzyme Activity in Hair Follicles and Epidermis that Catalyses the Peptidyl-Arginine-Citrulline Post-translational Modification
A more sensitive assay was developed to detect enzyme activity converting arginine to citrulline in hair follicles.
research Role of Aire and Notch4 Allelic Mutations in Alopecia Areata in C3H/HeJ Mice
Aire mutation reduces alopecia areata, while Notch4 mutation prevents it in mice.
research Involucrin, but not filaggrin and Kdap mRNA, expression is downregulated in 3-D cultures of intact rat hair bulbs after calcium stimulation
Calcium reduces involucrin in rat hair bulbs but doesn't affect filaggrin and Kdap.
research Mechanisms of proton inhibition and sensitization of the cation channel TRPV3
Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of The Venus flytrap trigger hair-specific potassium channel KDM1 can reestablish the K+ gradient required for hapto-electric signaling.
The KDM1 gene helps Venus flytraps close by managing potassium ions.
research Autophagy protects murine preputial glands against premature aging, and controls their sebum phospholipid and pheromone profile
Autophagy helps mouse glands stay healthy, prevents early aging, and maintains their oil and scent production.
research Trichohyalin, an intermediate filament-associated protein of the hair follicle.
Trichohyalin is a protein in hair follicles that helps form hair filaments.