research The β‐thymosins: Intracellular and extracellular activities of a versatile actin binding protein family
β‐thymosins, especially thymosin β4, help in heart protection, wound healing, and hair growth by stabilizing actin in cells.
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Keratin 17 is crucial for cell growth in wound healing by aiding protein synthesis.
research The ITGB6 gene: its role in experimental and clinical biology
The ITGB6 gene is important for tissue repair and hair growth, and mutations can lead to enamel defects and other health issues.
research 569 Application of 3D scaffold free dermal spheroids to investigate retinol and retinol alternatives mechanism of action on extracellular matrix
research Sphingolipid metabolism orchestrates establishment of the hair follicle stem cell compartment
Ceramide Synthase 4 is crucial for maintaining hair follicle stem cells and preventing hair loss.
research Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) forms part of the connective tissue of normal human hair follicles
A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
research Testosterone up-regulates vacuolar ATPase expression and functional activities in vas deferens of orchidectomized rats
Testosterone increases acidification in the vas deferens by up-regulating V-ATPase.
research One Transgene: Two Outcomes
Modified β-catenin can cause different effects in mouse skin cells, leading to cysts or tumors depending on the cell type.
research Ichthyosis vulgaris involving the scalp area affected by androgenetic alopecia.
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 Homozygous Nonsense Mutation in DSC3 Resulting in Skin Fragility and Hypotrichosis
A boy's skin fragility and sparse hair were caused by a genetic mutation affecting skin cell adhesion.
research SCA-1+ Cells with an Adipocyte Phenotype in Neonatal Mouse Skin
Sca-1+ cells in newborn mouse skin may become fat cells.
research An unexpected role for keratin 10 end domains in susceptibility to skin cancer
Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
research Ornithine decarboxylase is a target for chemoprevention of basal and squamous cell carcinomas in Ptch1+/– mice
Inhibiting ornithine decarboxylase may help prevent certain skin cancers.
research The relevance of collagen XVII expression in epidermal differentiation and proliferation
Collagen XVII is crucial for skin cell growth and nail health.
research Developmental Regulation of Prion Expression in Cattle and Mouse Embryonic Stem Cells
PrPC is important for neural differentiation in cattle and mouse embryonic stem cells.
research Loss of PIKFyve Kinase Function Driven by Platelet Factor 4 Promoter Results in Platelet Lysosomal Storage Defects and Infiltration of Multiple Organs with Vacuolated Macrophages
PIKFyve is essential for normal platelet function and its deficiency causes organ issues and macrophage infiltration.
research Induction of basal cell carcinomas and trichoepitheliomas in mice overexpressing GLI-1
Overexpressing GLI-1 in mice skin can cause tumors like human basal cell carcinomas.
research Regulation of VDR by ΔNp63α is associated with inhibition of cell invasion
ΔNp63α helps control a protein that stops cancer cells from spreading.
research Vitamin D receptor depletion by Wnt/beta-catenin signaling caused alopecia areata in human Immunobiology, Alopecia Areata
Lack of Vitamin D receptors can cause hair loss.
research JMJD3 and NF-κB-dependent activation of Notch1 gene is required for keratinocyte migration during skin wound healing
JMJD3 and NF-κB activate Notch1, which is essential for skin cell movement and wound healing.
research A new mutation Rim3 resembling Re den is mapped close to retinoic acid receptor alpha (Rara) gene on mouse Chromosome 11
research Skin Stearoyl-CoA Desaturase Genes
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Loss of desmocollin 3 in mice leads to epidermal blistering.
Loss of Desmocollin 3 in mice causes skin blisters and hair loss.
research Reduced expression of Vitamin D receptor (VDR) related to alopecia universalis by Wnt/b-catenin signaling pathway Immunobiology, Alopecia Areata
Reduced Vitamin D receptor expression may cause hair loss through the Wnt/b-catenin pathway.
research LPA-producing enzyme PA-PLA1α regulates hair follicle development by modulating EGFR signalling
The enzyme PA-PLA1α is important for proper hair follicle development.
research Basement Membrane Zone Remodeling During Appendageal Development in Human Fetal Skin. The Absence of Type VII Collagen is Associated with Gelatinase-A (MMP2) Activity
Type VII collagen absence helps skin development by allowing tissue remodeling.
research Abstract 2469: Increased cathepsin B expression in cultured tuberous sclerosis skin tumor cells and patient tumor tissues
Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.
research Gain‐of‐function variants in the ODC1 gene cause a syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder associated with macrocephaly, alopecia, dysmorphic features, and neuroimaging abnormalities
ODC1 gene mutations cause a neurodevelopmental disorder with large head size, hair loss, and facial abnormalities.
research Role of Vitamin D and Calcium in Epidermal Wound Repair
Vitamin D and calcium are crucial for proper skin wound healing.