research The keratins and their disorders
Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch A novel PLEC nonsense homozygous mutation (c.7159G > T; p.Glu2387*) causes epidermolysis bullosa simplex with muscular dystrophy and diffuse alopecia: a case report
A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
research Gene Expression Profiling of the Intact Dermal Sheath Cup of Human Hair Follicles
Researchers found specific genes in the part of hair follicles that could help treat hair disorders.
research Human hair keratins
research 178 Neutrophil elastase is critical in linear IgA bullous dermatosis in mice
CD8+ T cells attack hair follicle stem cells, causing scarring and hair loss.
research 312 CRISPR/Cas9-based targeted genome editing for correction of recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using iPS cells
The research showed that CRISPR/Cas9 can fix mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice, but more work on safety and efficiency is needed.
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Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
research Deimination and Peptidylarginine Deiminases in Skin Physiology and Diseases
PADs are crucial for healthy skin and hair, and their imbalance can cause skin and hair disorders.
research Langerin+ Dendritic Cells in Cutaneous Fibrosis: The TGF-β1 Signaling Axis
Targeting specific cell interactions may help treat skin fibrosis.
research 307 Dermatologic toxicities associated with chronic gamma-secretase inhibitor treatment for desmoid tumor
Most patients experienced mild to moderate skin problems during a trial for a desmoid tumor treatment.
research Mutant Cx43 in Skin Differentiation and Disease
Mutant Cx43 causes slower wound healing and hair growth issues in ODDD.
research Scarring Alopecia in Localized Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Report and a Scoping Review
Localized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) can lead to scarring alopecia, highlighting the need to recognize and address this complication.
research Novel D323G mutation of DSG 4 gene in a girl with localized autosomal recessive hypotrichosis clinically overlapped with monilethrix
A new DSG4 gene mutation causes hair defects in a young girl.
research Neovascularization during healing of wounds treated with dermal substitutes and fibrin glue in nude mice
Dermagraft and Dermalogen had a lot of granulation, while Alloderm, Integra, and ADM had good blood vessel growth for skin healing.
research Lineage commitment of dermal fibroblast progenitors is controlled by Kdm6b‐mediated chromatin demethylation
Kdm6b is crucial for skin cell differentiation.
research Μορφογένεση της επιδερμίδας
Carbohydrates are crucial for skin development and may help understand skin conditions.
research Epithelial cell migration on laminins
Collagen XVII and CD151 affect cell movement, with CD151 inhibiting migration when bound to integrins.
research Human stratum corneum proteomics reveals cross‐linking of a broad spectrum of proteins in cornified envelopes
A wide range of proteins are integrated into the skin's protective layer.
research 924 Efficient genome editing using CRISPR/Cas9 ribonucleoprotein approach in iPS cells for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Researchers fixed gene mutations causing a skin disease in stem cells, which then improved skin grafts in mice.
research Mutations in γ-secretase subunit–encoding PSENEN underlie Dowling-Degos disease associated with acne inversa
PSENEN gene mutations can cause both Dowling-Degos disease and acne inversa.
research Adaptive Gelatin Microspheres Enhanced Stem Cell Delivery and Integration With Diabetic Wounds to Activate Skin Tissue Regeneration
Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.
research 664 Understanding the pathogenesis of seborrhea-like dermatitis in the Mpzl3 knockout mice
ZNF750 and MPZL3 are important in causing seborrheic dermatitis.
research Cross-linked features of mouse pelage hair resistant to detergent extraction
Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
research Injectable Dual‐Crosslinked Poly(oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylate) Hydrogels Inspired by Mussel Adhesion for Cutaneous Wound Healing and Functional Tissue Regeneration
The hydrogels improve wound healing and tissue regeneration better than traditional treatments.
research Glycome profiling by lectin microarray reveals dynamic glycan alterations during epidermal stem cell aging
Aging changes sugar molecules on skin stem cells, which may affect their ability to repair skin.
research Mapping the accessibility of the disulfide crosslink network in the wool fiber cortex
Cysteines in wool fibers are accessible and form important disulfide bonds.
research Human dermal fibroblast‐derived secretory proteins for regulating nerve restoration: A bioinformatic approach
Human dermal fibroblast proteins help restore nerves during healing.
research 1373 Specific in vivo ablation of Lrig1-positive follicular stem cells results in sebaceous gland loss in mice
Removing Lrig1-positive stem cells in mice causes temporary loss of sebaceous glands.
research 1397 LSD1 is critical for epidermal development and skin barrier formation
LSD1 is essential for healthy skin development and creating the skin's protective barrier.
research Editors' Picks
ANp63 is crucial for skin integrity, new filaggrin gene mutations link to eczema, hair can regrow from non-stem cells, sunburns are increasing, and glucocorticoids help treat skin allergies by affecting immune cells.