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September 2011 in “Human molecular genetics online/Human molecular genetics” New treatments targeting specific genes show promise for treating keratin disorders.
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PAD enzymes play a key role in hair growth and structure.
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July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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January 2011 in “Springer eBooks” Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.
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January 2025 in “Frontiers in Oncology” REV7 is crucial for genome stability and cancer treatment, making it a potential target for therapy.
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August 2018 in “Dermatologic Clinics” Trichoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders without pulling out hair.
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April 2018 in “Facial Plastic Surgery” The endoscopic brow lift is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate the face with a low complication rate.
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May 2008 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” Keratins are crucial for cell stability, wound healing, and cancer diagnosis.
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November 2009 in “The FASEB Journal” Calreticulin has roles in healing, immune response, and disease beyond its known functions in the endoplasmic reticulum.
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January 1998 in “Genes & Development” Hoxc13 gene is essential for hair, nail, and papilla development.
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December 2018 in “Human Molecular Genetics” The document concludes that certain mutations may contribute to the inflammation in hidradenitis suppurativa and suggests that targeting TNFα could be a treatment strategy.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
January 2016 in “Springer eBooks” New materials and methods could improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” COVID-19 is caused by a virus from bats, and efforts focus on prevention and treatment research.
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October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
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April 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin tail is crucial for skin structure and function.
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June 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.