research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin 15 Expression in Stratified Epithelia: Downregulation in Activated Keratinocytes
Keratin 15 helps maintain tissue integrity and is reduced in activated keratinocytes.
research Epidermolysis bullosa simplex: a paradigm for disorders of tissue fragility
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex causes easily blistered skin due to faulty skin cell proteins, leading to new treatment ideas.
research Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction
Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
research Smart Microneedles for Therapy and Diagnosis
Microneedle technology has advanced for painless drug delivery and sensitive detection but faces a gap between experimental use and clinical needs.
research The regenerative potential of skin and the immune system
The skin's immune system helps it regenerate and fight infections.
research Severe Skin Permeability Barrier Dysfunction in Knockout Mice Deficient in a Fatty Acid ω-Hydroxylase Crucial to Acylceramide Production
Lack of a key enzyme causes severe skin issues and death in mice.
research Inverse micellar sugar glass (IMSG) nanoparticles for transfollicular vaccination
IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
research Keratin Expression Provides Novel Insight into the Morphogenesis and Function of the Companion Layer in Hair Follicles
Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
research A Composite Model for the Transport of Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Compounds Across the Skin: Steady-State Behavior
The model better predicts how water-loving and fat-loving substances move through the skin by including tiny pores and hair follicle paths.
research Innate type 2 immunity controls hair follicle commensalism by Demodex mites
Type 2 immunity helps control mite growth in hair follicles, preventing damage.
research The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE), Which Is Defective in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy Patients, Is Expressed in Human Epidermal and Follicular Keratinocytes and Associates With the Intermediate Filament Protein Cytokeratin 17
AIRE protein, defective in APECED patients, is found in skin and hair cells and interacts with cytokeratin 17.
research Increased Susceptibility to Skin Carcinogenesis Associated with a Spontaneous Mouse Mutation in the Palmitoyl Transferase Zdhhc13 Gene
A mouse gene mutation increases the risk of skin cancer.
research EGFR Controls Hair Shaft Differentiation in a p53-Independent Manner
EGFR helps control how hair grows and forms without needing p53 protein.
research Recent advances in the role of neuroregulation in skin wound healing
Neuroregulation is crucial for skin wound healing and can be targeted to improve recovery.
research Iron Metabolism of the Skin: Recycling versus Release
Iron is crucial for skin health, with specific proteins recycling it to support skin functions and prevent its release.
research Eavesdropping on the conversation between immune cells and the skin epithelium
Immune cells help keep skin healthy and repair it, but imbalance can cause disease.
research The Role of PGC-1α in Aging Skin Barrier Function
PGC-1α may improve aging skin by boosting mitochondrial function and reducing inflammation.
research Hormonal interventions in skin wounds – a mini review
Hormones can improve wound healing by regulating the healing process.
research Extracellular Vesicles in Skin: Biological Function and Therapeutic Potential
Extracellular vesicles can help treat skin issues like wounds, hair loss, aging, and inflammation.
research Radiation Dermatitis: Radiation-Induced Effects on the Structural and Immunological Barrier Function of the Epidermis
Radiation therapy damages skin structure and immune function, causing inflammation and potential hair loss.
research Stem Cell-Derived and Plant-Derived Exosomes: Promising Therapeutics for Skin Healing and Regeneration
Stem cell and plant exosomes may help heal and regenerate skin.
research Scar Inhibition in Wound Healing: Mechanisms, Design, and Recent Advances
Advancements in gene therapy, stem cells, and biomaterials show promise for reducing scarring in wound healing, but face clinical challenges.
research Inverted Follicular Keratosis of the Lower Eyelid—A Diagnostic Conundrum
Inverted follicular keratosis on the eyelid can be cured with surgery and has a great prognosis.
research Quercetin Promotes Production of Secondary Hair Follicle Stem Cells in Cashmere Goat: A Mechanistic Study
Quercetin can boost hair follicle stem cell growth in cashmere goats, potentially improving cashmere quality.
research Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties of Olive Oil Byproduct-Supplemented Skin and Hair Care Products
Olive oil byproducts can improve skin and hair care products due to their beneficial compounds.
research Cosmetic and Dermatological Properties of Olive Oil Byproduct-Supplemented Skin and Hair Care Products
Olive oil byproducts can improve skin and hair care products and help prevent skin cancer.
research Anti-Hair Loss Effect of Veratric Acid on Dermal Papilla Cells
Veratric Acid may help promote hair growth and reduce hair loss.
research Autophagy Dysfunction: The Kernel of Hair Loss?
Manipulating cell cleanup processes could help treat hair loss.
research Unlocking the Power of Light on the Skin: A Comprehensive Review on Photobiomodulation
Light-based treatment, Photobiomodulation, shows promise for non-invasive skin therapy with few side effects.