research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Transglutaminase Activity Is Conserved in Stratified Epithelia and Skin Appendages of Mammals and Birds
Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
research Regulation of Keratin Gene Expression in Hair Follicle Differentiationa
Keratin gene regulation is similar across mammals, affecting hair follicle differentiation.
research Specific Keratins and their Associated Proteins as Markers for Hair Follicle Differentiation
research Keratin 19: Predicted Amino Acid Sequence and Broad Tissue Distribution Suggest it Evolved from Keratinocyte Keratins.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Putative Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Expressed in Embryonic Skin of Mice
The 4C32 gene may help in mouse skin development and differentiation.
research Sequence, expression, and evolutionary conservation of a gene encoding a glycine/tyrosine-rich keratin-associated protein of hair.
KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.
research 1426 Deletion of hoxc13 in frogs reveals key steps in the molecular evolution of cornified skin appendages
Deleting the Hoxc13 gene in frogs shows its crucial role in developing skin structures similar to hair.
research Immunological characteristics and histological distribution of human hair fibrous proteins studied with anti-hair keratin monoclonal antibodies HKN-2, HKN-4, and HKN-6.
Some hair proteins are specific to hair, while others are also found in skin cells.
research Revealing novel insights on how oral supplementation with collagen peptides may prevent hair loss: Lessons from the human hair follicle organ culture
Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
research Characterization of the proteins of guinea-pig hair and hair-follicle tissue
Guinea-pig hair and follicle proteins are mostly similar, but follicles have more group 2 proteins and fewer group 3 and 4 proteins.
research Identification of reptilian genes encoding hair keratin-like proteins suggests a new scenario for the evolutionary origin of hair
Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
research The cDNA-deduced amino acid sequence for trichohyalin, a differentiation marker in the hair follicle, contains a 23 amino acid repeat.
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
research Highly Conserved Keratin-Associated Protein 7-1 Gene in Yak, Taurine and Zebu Cattle
The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
research Keratin function and regulation in tissue homeostasis and pathogenesis
Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research Keratin expression in mammalian skin, hair and nail [Abstract]
research Some observations on the proteins of the inner root sheath cells of hair follicles
research Collagen XVIII regulates basement membrane integrity : specific effects of its isoforms on the choroid plexus, kidney and hair follicle
Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
research Human Trichohyalin Gene Is Clustered with the Genes for Other Epidermal Structural Proteins and Calcium-Binding Proteins at Chromosomal Locus 1q21
The trichohyalin gene is located at chromosomal region 1q21 with other skin-related protein genes.
research Selective Expression of Calcium-Binding Proteins S100A8 and S100A9 at Distinct Sites of Hair Follicles
S100A8 and S100A9 proteins help form hair shafts during growth.
research Molecular modeling and structural characterization of a high glycine–tyrosine hair keratin associated protein
The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
research Evidence for Novel Functions of the Keratin Tail Emerging from a Mutation Causing Ichthyosis Hystrix
The keratin tail is crucial for skin structure and function.
research Preparation of scaffolds from human hair proteins for tissue-engineering applications
Human hair proteins can be used to create scaffolds that support cell growth for tissue engineering.
research Three-dimensional modelling of interchain sequence similarities and differences in the coiled-coil segments of keratin intermediate filament heterodimers highlight features important in assembly
Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
research Human Hair Keratin‐Associated Proteins (KAPs)
Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
research Keratin Proteins and Peptides from Wool, for Hair Restoration
research A new look into an old problem: keratins as tools to investigate determination, morphogenesis, and differentiation in skin.
Keratin expression reflects cell organization and differentiation, not causes it.
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 Molecular Cloning of 5′ Flanking Region of Ovine Keratin Associated Protein 6-1 Gene and Comparison of the Sequences
The research helps in creating genetically modified animals to study hair growth.