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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570-600 / 1000+ results research Synaptic‐like vesicles and candidate transduction channels in mechanosensory terminals
SLVs help maintain muscle stretch sensitivity and could aid in treating hypertension and muscle spasticity.
research Viremia and viruria of trichodysplasia spinulosa‐associated polyomavirus before the development of clinical disease in a kidney transplant recipient
The virus linked to a rare disease was found in a patient's blood and urine before skin symptoms appeared.
research Glucocorticoid Receptor Mutants Demonstrate Increased Motility Inside the Nucleus of Living Cells: Time of Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) Is an Integrated Measure of Receptor Function
Certain defective glucocorticoid receptor mutants move faster inside cell nuclei and work less effectively.
research A newly identified missense mutation of the HR gene is associated with a novel, unusual phenotype of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis 1 including limb deformities
A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
research XIAP Stabilizes DDRGK1 to Promote ER‐Phagy and Protects Against Noise‐Induced Hearing Loss
Increasing XIAP and DDRGK1 can help prevent hearing loss from loud noise.
research Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy-10 presenting with an additional atypical feature of increased body hair and Mongolian spots
HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
research A Mutation in the Serum and Glucocorticoid-Inducible Kinase-Like Kinase (Sgkl) Gene is Associated with Defective Hair Growth in Mice
A mutation in the Sgkl gene causes defective hair growth in mice.
research Neonatal screening in Sweden and disease-causing variants in phenylketonuria, galactosaemia and biotinidase deficiency
The Swedish neonatal screening program effectively detects PKU, galactosaemia, and biotinidase deficiency with low false positives.
research Modulation of Electroosmotic Flow through Skin: Effect of Poly(Amidoamine) Dendrimers
Polyamidoamine dendrimers can change the strength and direction of electroosmotic flow through the skin, affecting drug delivery.
research TRICHOSTASIS SPINULOSA
Trichostasis spinulosa mainly affects the nose, with many tiny hairs in one follicle, possibly influenced by hormones and sunlight.
research The up‐regulation of 14‐3‐3 proteins in Smad4 deficient epidermis and hair follicles at catagen
Increased 14-3-3 proteins may block hair cycle regression, causing hair loss.
research Genetic Polymorphisms of the 3'-Untranslated Regions (3'-UTR) of the HSP 70 Gene in Moa Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Two genetic variations in Moa buffalo help them adapt to heat.
research A new mutation in the type II hair cortex keratin hHb1 involved in the inherited hair disorder monilethrix
A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Harlequin ichthyosis (ichq): a juvenile lethal mouse mutation with ichthyosiform dermatitis.
The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
research The development of several organs and appendages is impaired in mice lacking Sp6
Mice without the Sp6 gene have problems developing several body parts, including hair, teeth, limbs, and lungs.
research Characterisation of Four New Genes in the Ovine KAP19 Family
Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
research Multicolor Cell Barcoding Technology for Long-Term Surveillance of Epithelial Regeneration in Zebrafish
Zebrafish skin regeneration relies on cell behaviors and reactive oxygen species, with antioxidants reducing and hydrogen peroxide increasing regeneration.
research Screening and identification of efficient strain in selenium oxyanions sorption in order to biological wastewater treatment
The Enterobacter isolate AMS1-S8 is effective for removing selenium from wastewater.
research LB1076 Using the frog embryonic epidermis as a model to study desmosome function during development
Frog skin cells need the protein desmoplakin for proper development and cell layer formation.
research Complete Structure of an Epithelial Keratin Dimer: Implications for Intermediate Filament Assembly
The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
research Purification and characterization of an immuno-stimulatory compound from the water extract of royoporus badius (Pers.) A.B. De.
A new compound from Royoporus badius activates immune cells and induces inflammatory responses.
research Hair-specific expression of chloramphenicol acetyltransferase in transgenic mice under the control of an ultra-high-sulfur keratin promoter.
The study showed that a specific DNA sequence can control gene expression in hair growth areas of mice.
research Human KAP Genes, Only the Half of it? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
research Inhibition of the development of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in protein kinase C epsilon transgenic mice by alpha-difluoromethylornithine accompanied by marked hair follicle degeneration and hair loss.
Alpha-difluoromethylornithine prevents cancer in mice but causes hair loss.
research Two siblings with uncombable hair syndrome: A new pathogenic variant
Two siblings have a rare hair condition caused by a new genetic variant.
research The Auxin-Regulated CrRLK1L Kinase ERULUS Controls Cell Wall Composition during Root Hair Tip Growth
ERULUS controls root hair growth by regulating cell wall composition and pectin activity.
research Cutaneous Ultrastructural Features of the Flaky Skin (fsn) Mouse Mutation
The flaky skin mouse mutation is a natural model for studying human psoriasis.
research CLED: A Calcium-Linked Protein Associated with Early Epithelial Differentiation
research BroadAMP-GPT: AI-Driven generation of broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptides for combating multidrug-resistant ESKAPE pathogens
BroadAMP-GPT effectively creates antimicrobial peptides to fight drug-resistant bacteria.