research Observation of different HHK groups with SEM
Different human hair keratin types have unique structures that affect how they dissolve and can be used to create self-tendons.
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research Polarity signaling ensures epidermal homeostasis by coupling cellular mechanics and genomic integrity
Par3 protein is essential for skin cell balance and stability.
research Some observations on the proteins of the inner root sheath cells of hair follicles
research Ex vivo SIM-AFM measurements reveal the spatial correlation of stiffness and molecular distributions in 3D living tissue
Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.
research Basement membrane components define the microenvironment of aggregated fibroblasts in the skin and support their aggregation in vitro
Basement membrane-like ECM supports fibroblast aggregation and cohesion.
research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp: A Microscopic Anatomy Study
The study found that hair follicles are above muscle connections in the scalp, which may help protect stem cell areas.
research Homo- and heteropolymer self-assembly of recombinant trichocytic keratins
Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
research Acid phosphatase distribution in the wool follicle. III. Fate of organelles in keratinized cells
Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
research Aspects of plant cell growth and the actin cytoskeleton : lessons from root hairs
Root hairs help us understand plant growth and the role of the actin cytoskeleton.
research Microtubule associated protein (MAP‐2) expression defines the companion layer of the anagen hair follicle and an analogous zone in the nail unit
MAP-2 is crucial for the structure of hair follicles and nails.
research Immunofluorescent localization of collagen types I, III and IV, fibronectin, laminin, and basement membrane proteoglycan in developing mouse skin
research Intermediate filaments: regulation of gene expression and assembly
Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell structure and function, regulated by specific genes and proteins.
research Basement membrane components define the microenvironment of aggregated fibroblasts in the skin and support their aggregation in vitro
Basement membrane supports fibroblast aggregation, aiding hair follicle development.
research Keratins: Dynamic, flexible structural proteins of epithelial cells
Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
research Cytochemistry of Trichohyalin Granules: A Possible Role for Cornification of Inner Root Sheath Cell in the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin granules help inner root sheath cells in hair follicles harden by integrating with keratin filaments.
research Ultrastructural visualization of cross-linked protein features in epidermal appendages
Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
research KIF18B is a cell-type specific regulator of spindle orientation in the epidermis
KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
research The Type I Keratin 19 Possesses Distinct and Context-dependent Assembly Properties
Keratin 19 forms less stable and shorter filaments than keratin 14, giving unique traits to certain skin cells.
research Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications
Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Development and Homeostasis of the Skin Epidermis
The skin protects the body and is constantly renewed by stem cells; disruptions can lead to cancer.
research Non-canonical Wnt signaling promotes directed migration of intestinal stem cells to sites of injury
Non-canonical Wnt signaling helps intestinal stem cells move to injury sites for tissue repair.
research Co-opting Developmental Signaling Pathways to Promote Wound Healing
Using developmental signaling pathways could improve adult wound healing by mimicking scarless embryonic healing.
research 915 Dietary grape powder inhibits atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice
Eating grape powder may reduce the severity of skin allergy symptoms.
research 918 Skin morphogenesis by coupling biochemical-bioelectric signals: Calcium oscillations coordinate dermal cell movement by epidermis-derived SHH signaling during feather bud orientation
Calcium signals and SHH guide the direction of feather growth in chicken skin.
research 916 Gynecologic and hormonal comorbidities of scarring alopecia: A retrospective review
Women with scarring alopecia are less likely to have used hormone replacement therapy or oral contraceptives compared to those with female pattern hair loss.
research From structural resilience to cell specification — Intermediate filaments as regulators of cell fate
Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell differentiation and stem cell function.
research Postzygotic Mutations in Beta-Actin Are Associated with Becker’s Nevus and Becker’s Nevus Syndrome
Mutations in the ACTB gene cause Becker’s nevi and may lead to muscle issues in Becker’s nevus syndrome.
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 876 Imaging nanoscale changes in desmosome protein organization
Desmoglein 3 organization in cell connections changes without calcium, affecting cell adhesion.