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.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultsresearch Dynamic ultrastructural changes of the connective tissue sheath of human hair follicles during hair cycle
The connective tissue around hair follicles changes structure throughout the hair cycle.
research Acid phosphatase distribution in the wool follicle. III. Fate of organelles in keratinized cells
Keratinized wool cells still have some organelles like lysosomes and mitochondria.
research A detailed mapping of the readily accessible disulphide bonds in the cortex of wool fibres
Researchers found that the most reachable bonds in wool fibers are near the ends of certain proteins, which help stabilize the fiber's structure.
research Crosslinking Between Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
research Ultrastructural visualization of cross-linked protein features in epidermal appendages
Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
research Folliculin interacts with p0071 (plakophilin-4) and deficiency is associated with disordered RhoA signalling, epithelial polarization and cytokinesis
Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
research Analysis of slenderizing human hair fibers surface morphology
research Deficiency of Crif1 in hair follicle stem cells retards hair growth cycle in adult mice
Lack of Crif1 in hair follicle stem cells slows down hair growth in mice.
research The microfibrillar proteins of human hair: Separation by high-performance liquid chromatography and isolation of some proteins enriched in glycine and tyrosine
A new method isolated previously undetected hair proteins rich in glycine and tyrosine.
research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
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 Basement membrane components define the microenvironment of aggregated fibroblasts in the skin and support their aggregation in vitro
Basement membrane supports fibroblast aggregation, aiding hair follicle development.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
research Pan-tissue scaling of stiffness versus fibrillar collagen reflects contractility-driven strain that inhibits fibril degradation
Tissue stiffness is influenced by contractility, which suppresses collagen breakdown.
research Nanoindentation of Hair Cortex and Medulla Regions
research Ultrastructural Localization of Hair Keratins in Human Scalp Hair Shafts as Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry.
Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
research Tenascin-C and tenascin-W in whisker follicle stem cell niches: possible roles in regulating stem cell proliferation and migration
Tenascin-C and tenascin-W help control stem cell movement and growth in whisker follicles.
research A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
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 <b>Direct Observation of Hair Components Involved in Formation of Permanent Waves</b>
Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.
research Formation of actin mesh structures and alpha-smooth muscle actin dynamics in fibroblasts contribute to dermal regeneration in mouse fetus
Actin and alpha-smooth muscle actin help skin heal in mouse fetuses.
research Basement membrane components define the microenvironment of aggregated fibroblasts in the skin and support their aggregation in vitro
Basement membrane-like ECM supports fibroblast aggregation and cohesion.
research EDA Fibronectin Microarchitecture and YAP Translocation During Wound Closure
Correcting EDA fibronectin organization and YAP translocation can improve wound healing in fibrotic conditions.
research Locations of synthesis of hair structural proteins in human anagen follicles
Hair structural proteins are synthesized sequentially in specific cells, offering a new way to study hair proteins and defects.
research Subpopulations of dermal skin fibroblasts secrete distinct extracellular matrix: implications for using skin substitutes in the clinic
Different skin cells produce unique materials, which can improve skin substitutes for healing.
research Electro-optical imaging of F-actin and endoplasmic reticulum in living and fixed plant cells.
Imaging living plant cells shows dynamic changes in actin and endoplasmic reticulum linked to root hair growth.
research Characterization of dermal type I collagen of C3H mouse at different stages of the hair cycle
Collagen remodeling is more active during hair growth stages.
research The microanatomy of the distal arrector pili: possible role for α1β1 and α5β1 integrins in mediating cell‐cell adhesion and anchorage to the extracellular matrix
The arrector pili muscle attaches to the extracellular matrix using α5β1 integrin and connects muscle cells using α1β1 integrin.
research Sıçan Derisinde Vimentin, Desmin ve Laminin’in Dağılımı
Vimentin, desmin, and laminin help maintain rat skin structure.