research Monilethrix: Mutational Hotspot in the Helix Termination Motif of the Human Hair Basic Keratin 6
Monilethrix severity varies and may be influenced by other genetic or environmental factors.
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research A novel pathogenic variant of NECTIN4 gene in a child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome
A child with ectodermal dysplasia-syndactyly syndrome has a new mutation in the NECTIN4 gene.
research Colistin adorned topical nanoemulsion gel formulation for enhanced anti-microbial activity
The new gel improves treatment of tough skin infections.
research Normal-pressure-prepared chitosan carbonate liquid dressing: Spontaneous transformation into a pure chitosan water-resistant film and enhanced wound repair
The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
research Recommended Articles
New technologies in acupuncture and biosensors show promise for better medical treatments and healing.
research Effective Extraction of Keratin from Human Hair under Mild Conditions Using DES Based on Choline Chloride and Ethanolamine
Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
research A null mutation in the cystatin M/E gene of ichq mice causes juvenile lethality and defects in epidermal cornification
A gene mutation in mice causes skin defects and early death.
research A dynamically crosslinked, self-adapting, injectable gelatin–chondroitin sulfate hydrogel with antibacterial and antioxidant properties for treatment of deep and irregular wounds
The hydrogel effectively treats complex wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
research Beyond Expectations
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Amino Acid Content of Damaged Human Hair
High temperatures and certain chemicals can significantly change the amino acid content in human hair.
research One‐Step Tunable Human Hair Keratin Gradient Hydrogel with Antibacterial Activity for Tissue Engineering (Small 52/2025)
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
research Novel ABCD1 Gene Mutation in Adrenomyeloneuropathy with Hypoplasia and Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
Researchers found a new ABCD1 gene mutation linked to a rare brain and nerve disorder with unusual brain changes.
research A HPLC-Based Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase Assay for Assessing Hair Growth: Comparison of the Sensitivity of UV and Fluorescence Detection
The new method is 1000 times more sensitive for measuring hair growth.
research In vivo alteration of the keratin 17 gene in hair follicles by oligonucleotide‐directed gene targeting
Altering the keratin 17 gene in mice hair follicles caused temporary hair issues, but changes were minimal and short-lived.
research Individual Human Hair Keratin Rapidly Extracted Through the Advanced Oxidation Process and Their Hemostatic and Wound Healing Evaluations
The new method extracts keratin from hair faster and better, and the resulting product improves blood clotting and wound healing, with potential for personalized treatments.
research Chirality Effect on Physical and Biological Properties of Peptide-Based Hydrogels
Chirality affects the structure, strength, and function of peptide-based hydrogels.
research Read-Through for Nonsense Mutations in Type XVII Collagen‒Deficient Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
research A missense mutation in the type II hair keratin hHb3 is associated with monilethrix
A mutation in the hHb3 gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Characteristic intraepidermal nerve fibre endings of the intervibrissal fur in the mystacial pad of the rat: morphological details revealed by intravital methylene blue staining and the zinc iodide-osmium tetroxide technique
Methylene blue staining effectively highlights detailed nerve structures in rat fur.
research Basonuclin is associated with the ribosomal RNA genes on human keratinocyte mitotic chromosomes
Basonuclin may help control ribosomal RNA gene activity in skin cells.
research Keratitis-Ichthyosis-Deafness Syndrome Caused by Missense Mutation in GJB2 Encoding Connexin 26 in a Chinese Patient
A Chinese man with KID syndrome had a new mutation in the GJB2 gene.
research A Novel Mutation in theMBTPS2Gene Resulting in Ichthyosis Follicularis, Atrichia, and Photophobia Syndrome
A new mutation in the MBTPS2 gene causes a mild form of IFAP syndrome.
research Mutations in the helix termination motif of mouse type I IRS keratin genes impair the assembly of keratin intermediate filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research Diphenylcyclopropenone alleviates trachyonychia in alopecia universalis
research Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research A Correlative Fluorescent and Electron Microscopic Technique for Ultralocalization of Trichocyte Keratins
Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
research FOXN1 Is Critical for Onycholemmal Terminal Differentiation in Nude (Foxn1nu) Mice
The Foxn1 gene is essential for normal nail and hair development.
research HAIR KERATINIZATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
research Clinical Snippets
Some cells may slow melanoma growth, a protein could affect skin pigmentation, a gene-silencing method might treat hair defects, skin bacteria changes likely result from eczema, and a defensin protein could help treat multiple sclerosis.
research Ultrastructural characteristics of trichilemmal cysts: report of two cases
Trichilemmal cysts may form from hair follicle outer root sheath growth.