research Keratin gene mutations in disorders of human skin and its appendages
Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Characterization of the Human Hair Shaft Cuticle–Specific Keratin-Associated Protein 10 Family
KRTAP10 proteins help form the hair shaft's tough outer layer by interacting with specific hair keratins.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Keratin expression in the normal nail unit: markers of regional differentiation
Different parts of the nail express different keratins, showing unique patterns of differentiation.
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 Identification of the C-terminal tail domain of AHF/trichohyalin as the critical site for modulation of the keratin filamentous meshwork in the keratinocyte
The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
research Electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins
Family members have similar hair protein patterns, which could be useful for genetic studies.
research Regular expression of hair follicle keratins as crucial factors in tissue engineering of hair follicles
Keratins are key to developing and regenerating hair follicles for treating hair loss.
research A Unique Type I Keratin Intermediate Filament Gene Family is Abundantly Expressed in the Inner Root Sheaths of Sheep and Human Hair Follicles
research The expression of equine keratins K42 and K124 is restricted to the hoof epidermal lamellae of Equus caballus
K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
research Locations of synthesis of hair structural proteins in human anagen follicles
Hair structural proteins are synthesized sequentially in specific cells, offering a new way to study hair proteins and defects.
research An Updated Nomenclature for Keratin-Associated Proteins (KAPs)
The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
research Hair Follicle Keratins
Hair growth can be influenced by manipulating keratin and growth factor genes.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes within introns of another gene on human chromosome 21q22.3
A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
research Progress report on hair keratin research
Advancements in hair keratin research could lead to better hair health treatments.
research In vitro assembly properties of human type I and II hair keratins
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 Crosslinking Between Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
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 is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
research The organization of the keratin I and II gene clusters in placental mammals and marsupials show a striking similarity
Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
research Krtap11-1, a hair keratin-associated protein, as a possible crucial element for the physical properties of hair shafts
Krtap11-1 is important for hair strength and structure.
research Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures
Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
research KRT72 wt Allele
KRT72 gene helps form hair.
research Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles
Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
research Expression of hair keratins in the adult nail unit: an immunohistochemical analysis of the onychogenesis in the proximal nail fold, matrix and nail bed
The ventral matrix is the main source of the nail plate.
research Suprabasal change and subsequent formation of disulfide-stabilized homo- and hetero-dimers of keratins during esophageal epithelial differentiation
Keratins K4 and K13 form stable dimers in mature esophageal cells, aiding cell stability.
research Trichohyalin-Like Proteins Have Evolutionarily Conserved Roles in the Morphogenesis of Skin Appendages
Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
research The role of keratin proteins and their genes in the growth, structure and properties of hair
Keratin proteins and their genes are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Molecular Evolution of The Keratin‐associated Protein Gene Family
The KRTAP gene family helps understand hair evolution and hair disorders.