research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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research 603 Pathological modeling of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
Scientists used stem cells to create a model of the skin disease Epidermolysis Bullosa simplex, which helped them understand its molecular mechanisms and could aid in finding treatments.
research Evidence for a functional interaction of WNT10A and EBF1 in male-pattern baldness
WNT10A and EBF1 interaction affects hair growth in male-pattern baldness.
research 502 The stress-responsive secretory protein adrenomedullin 2 potently induces cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human hair follicles
Adrenomedullin 2 stops cell growth and causes cell death in human hair follicles.
research A humanized IL-2 fusion protein enhances T regulatory cells in vivo and restrains disease in a murine model of Alopecia Areata 4760
A humanized IL-2 fusion protein boosts T regulatory cells and helps control hair loss in Alopecia Areata.
research XEDAR activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway
XEDAR triggers a specific signaling pathway in cells.
research A novel hair growth peptide (HGP): Water-soluble chicken egg yolk peptides stimulate hair growth via induction of VEGF production.
research Waterborne electrospun α-lactalbumin/soy protein isolate nanofibers for wound healing
The nanofibers made from α-lactalbumin and soy protein improve wound healing.
research Epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition in cutaneous wound healing: Where we are and where we are heading
The document concludes that a better understanding of cell changes during wound healing could improve treatments for chronic wounds and other conditions.
research Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins
Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
research De novo designed bifunctional proteins for targeted protein degradation
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a potential new therapy method.
research 666 Sebaceous gland abnormalities in fatty acyl CoA reductase 2 (Far2) null mice result in follicular dystrophy and primary cicatricial alopecia
Mutations in Far2 mice cause hair loss due to sebaceous gland issues.
research Therapeutic targeting of ocular diseases with emphasis on PI3K/Akt, and OPRL pathways by Hedera helix L. saponins: a new approach for the treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa-induced bacterial keratitis
PEVIII is a promising treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis.
research β1 Integrins with Individually Disrupted Cytoplasmic NPxY Motifs Are Embryonic Lethal but Partially Active in the Epidermis
Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
research Multifunctional Dynamic Cerium-Polypeptide Hydrogel with Antibacterial Antioxidative Antiinflammatory for Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infected Wound Healing
The cerium-polypeptide hydrogel effectively heals drug-resistant bacterial wounds by fighting bacteria, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue repair.
research Skin-specific expression of a truncated E1a oncoprotein binding to p105-Rb leads to abnormal hair follicle maturation without increased epidermal proliferation.
The oncoprotein causes abnormal hair growth without increasing skin cancer risk.
research Epidermal mammalian target of rapamycin complex 2 controls lipid synthesis and filaggrin processing in epidermal barrier formation
mTORC2 is crucial for healthy skin barrier by regulating lipids and filaggrin.
research Extracellular vesicles from IFN-γ-primed mesenchymal stem cells repress atopic dermatitis in mice
Stem cell vesicles reduced eczema symptoms in mice safely.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research The structure of human trichohyalin : potential multiple roles as a functional ef-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
research Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins, especially hair matrix proteins
The method effectively analyzes human hair proteins, especially nonfilamentous ones.
research 573 Hair follicles employ a 2-dimensional healing strategy to repair 3-dimensional injuries
Hair follicles repair 3D injuries using a 2D healing process.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research Novel, Reproducible, Consortia Factors Derived from Adipose Stem Cells for Burn Wound Treatment
CFx-δ2 from stem cells helps heal burn wounds faster.
research Hypoxia-preconditioned ADSC exosomes encapsulated in a multifunctional dual-network hydrogel promote the healing and functional regeneration of seawater-immersed wounds
The hydrogel helps heal seawater-immersed wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
research Immunolocalization of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors in Normal Developing Human Skin
research 1301 STIM1, but not STIM2, is the calcium sensor critical for sweat secretion
STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
research Esrp1-Regulated Splicing of Arhgef11 Isoforms Is Required for Epithelial Tight Junction Integrity
The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.
research Effects of androgen on extracellular vesicles from endothelial cells in rat penile corpus cavernosum
Low androgen levels reduce nitric oxide production in rat penile cells.
research Cultured Human Foreskin as a Model System for Evaluating Ionizing Radiation-Induced Skin Injury
Human foreskin does not show aging or reduced cell growth after radiation, and H2A.J is not a good marker for radiation-induced aging.