research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch Ultrastructure of the contrasting types of keratinization seen in the tail epidermis of the laboratory mouseMus musculus
Mouse tail skin has different keratinization near hair follicles and scales.
research A Human Folliculoid Microsphere Assay for Exploring Epithelial– Mesenchymal Interactions in the Human Hair Follicle
HFMs can help study hair growth and test potential hair growth drugs.
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 Lanceolate hair-J (lahJ ): A mouse model for human hair disorders
The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
research Mouse Hair Cycle Expression Dynamics Modeled as Coupled Mesenchymal and Epithelial Oscillators
The study concluded that hair growth in mice is regulated by a stable interaction between skin cell types, and disrupting this can cause hair loss.
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 Trichohyalin: Purification from Porcine Tongue Epithelium and Characterization of the Native Protein
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
research Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cell (EPI-NCSC) Cultures
Mouse Epidermal Neural Crest Stem Cells can become various cell types.
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 Unusual Eyelid Dermal Keratinous Cysts of Pilosebaceous Origin
Two new types of eyelid cysts were identified, each with different treatment challenges.
research Recognition of the ultrastructure of the hair follicle of Cashmere goats under the transmission electron microscope
Recognizing ultrastructures of cashmere goat hair follicles helps identify and locate follicle layers.
research European Society of Endocrinology Clinical Practice Guideline: Endocrine work-up in obesity
Test thyroid function in all obese patients and prioritize weight loss for hormonal balance.
research Essential resources and best practices for laboratory mouse research
Use ethical and humane practices in mouse research.
research Manipulation of stem cell proliferation and lineage commitment:visualisation of label-retaining cells in wholemounts of mouse epidermis
Stem cell behavior varies with stimuli, and lineage changes can happen without affecting stem cell division.
research μ-Crystallin, Thyroid Hormone-binding Protein, is Expressed Abundantly in the Murine Inner Root Sheath Cells
μ-Crystallin may help hair growth by affecting thyroid hormone levels in mouse hair follicles.
research Some electron microscope observations on hardening in the human hair follicle
The hair follicle structure is more complex than thought, with new findings on protein formation.
research Characterization of curved hair of Japanese women with reference to internal structures and amino acid composition.
Japanese women's curved hair has an uneven internal structure and varying amino acid composition.
research Cystine-thiamin-containing hair-growth formulation modulates the response to UV radiation in an in vitro model for growth-limiting conditions of human keratinocytes
A hair-growth formula with cystine and thiamin helps protect skin cells against UV damage and improves their growth.
research Rippled‐pattern trichomatricoma
A unique hair tumor with a rippled pattern was identified, showing incomplete differentiation and unusual cell arrangements.
research Controlling the stem cell niche: right time, right place, right strength
Wnt/ß-catenin signaling is crucial for regulating skin stem cells and hair growth, with the right levels and timing needed for proper function.
research Analysis of Dermal Papilla Cell Interactome Using STRING Database to Profile the ex Vivo Hair Growth Inhibition Effect of a Vinca Alkaloid Drug, Colchicine
Colchicine can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell activity and protein expression in hair follicles.
research An Experimental Study of Morphofunctional Features of Hair Follicles Early Response in Cyclophosphamide-Induced Alopecia
Miliacin helps damaged hair follicles grow new hair faster.
research Sostdc1 defines the size and number of skin appendage placodes
Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.
research Multipotent nestin-expressing stem cells capable of forming neurons are located in the upper, middle and lower part of the vibrissa hair follicle
Stem cells in hair follicles can become neurons and other cells, especially in the upper part, useful for nerve repair.
research Delayed epidermal permeability barrier formation and hair follicle aberrations in Inv-Cldn6 mice
Mice with too much Claudin-6 have skin barrier problems and abnormal hair growth.
research Lithium chloride promotes the odontoblast differentiation of hair follicle neural crest cells by activating Wnt/β‐catenin signaling
Lithium chloride helps hair follicle cells become tooth cells by activating a specific signaling pathway.
research Role of human type II hair keratins in intermediate filament bundling in vitro
research Further Immunocytochemical Characterization of Cultured Hair Apparatus Cells
Immature hair cells can grow and change into different types of hair cells over time.