3 citations
,
December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
8 citations
,
May 2005 in “The American journal of dermatopathology/American journal of dermatopathology” The hair defect is due to abnormal inner root sheath keratinization.
29 citations
,
April 2003 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
20 citations
,
December 2012 in “Journal of molecular structure” The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
March 2010 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Beard hair medulla cells have a unique and varied keratin pattern.
August 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” RK81 can help promote hair growth.
4 citations
,
June 1998 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism” KGF and its receptor are found in enlarged prostate tissue and KGF strongly increases cell growth.
16 citations
,
June 2015 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.
15 citations
,
May 2014 in “Journal of dermatology” Zouboulis syndrome is a rare condition that helps diagnose monosomy 18p early.
September 2015 in “Italian Journal of Anatomy and Embryology” Human skin cells can be turned into heart cells.
KY19382 helps to regrow hair and create new hair follicles.
2 citations
,
April 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Activating PKM2 and Wnt/β-catenin signaling together can potentially enhance hair growth and could be a treatment for hair loss.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” CREB, a protein that can promote cancer traits, is controlled by β-catenin in skin cancer cells.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue” 1 citations
,
August 2022 in “Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research” New mouse models help study melanocytic cells for melanoma research.
21 citations
,
January 2018 in “PLoS Genetics” Certain genetic variants in keratins increase the risk of tooth decay.
41 citations
,
May 2012 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Human hair keratins improve cell adhesion and growth on culture surfaces.
4 citations
,
January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
17 citations
,
August 2018 in “BMC Genomics” The HOXC13 gene affects different hair proteins in cashmere goats in varied ways and is controlled by a feedback loop and other factors.
13 citations
,
November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” February 2022 in “Authorea (Authorea)” PAON shows skin patterns due to genetic mosaicism.
45 citations
,
January 2010 in “Journal of Veterinary Medical Science” A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
11 citations
,
March 2021 in “Molecular Carcinogenesis” Twist1 is crucial for UVB-induced skin cancer development.
September 2022 in “JAAD case reports” The man has a genetic skin condition called pachyonychia congenita.
1 citations
,
August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair growth can be influenced by manipulating keratin and growth factor genes.
3 citations
,
September 1998 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Acitretin effectively improved the woman's skin condition.
56 citations
,
January 1977 October 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” CD271 is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
1 citations
,
February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.