research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Mechanical and Immunological Regulation in Wound Healing and Skin Reconstruction
Advances in mechanobiology and immunology could lead to scarless wound healing.
research Transcriptome Reveals Long Non-coding RNAs and mRNAs Involved in Primary Wool Follicle Induction in Carpet Sheep Fetal Skin
Certain RNA molecules are important for the development of wool follicles in sheep.
research Back to the Future: From Appendage Development Toward Future Human Hair Follicle Neogenesis
New hair follicles could be created to treat hair loss.
research Regeneration of a bioengineered 3D integumentary organ system from iPS cells
Scientists created a functional 3D skin system from stem cells that can be transplanted into wounds.
research Cooling-mediated protection from chemotherapy drug-induced cytotoxicity in human keratinocytes by inhibition of cellular drug uptake
Cooling can protect hair follicles from chemotherapy damage by reducing drug uptake.
research Recent advances in preparation and biomedical applications of keratin based biomaterials
Keratin-based biomaterials are promising for wound healing, drug delivery, and nerve regeneration due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility.
research Fully functional hair follicle organ regeneration using organ-inductive potential stem cells with an accessory mesenchymal cell population in an in vitro culture system
Scientists successfully regenerated functional hair follicles using specific stem cells and mesenchymal cells.
research Down‐regulation of Shh in the hair follicles of mice during chemotherapy‐induced hair loss is mediated by the JAK / STAT1 signaling pathway
JAK/STAT1 pathway causes hair loss during chemotherapy by reducing Shh in hair follicles.
research Hemostatic properties and the role of cell receptor recognition in human hair keratin protein hydrogels
Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
research CRF Receptor Antagonist Astressin-B Reverses and Prevents Alopecia in CRF Over-Expressing Mice
Astressin-B can reverse and prevent hair loss in stressed mice.
research LSD1 is Required for Hair Cell Regeneration in Zebrafish
LSD1 is crucial for regenerating hair cells in zebrafish.
research Sequence and expression of human hair keratin genes
Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
research Niche formed by bone morphogenetic protein antagonists gremlin 1 and gremlin 2 in human hair follicles
Gremlin proteins help regulate hair growth by balancing signals in hair follicles.
research Expansion of specialized epidermis induced by hormonal state and mechanical strain
Hormones and stretching both needed for nipple area skin growth in mice.
research Whole-genome resequencing to investigate the genetic diversity and the molecular basis underlying key economic traits in indigenous sheep breeds adapted to hypoxic environments
Tibetan sheep have specific genes for high-altitude adaptation and wool traits, aiding breeding strategies.
research Methods of keratin extraction from wool and hair and prospects of their application in biomedicine and bioengineering
Extracted keratin from wool and hair can be used in medicine and bioengineering.
research A visit to the house of Dr. Shoji Okuda
Dr. Shoji Okuda's early hair transplantation techniques were rediscovered after being overlooked due to World War II.
research Coordinating the Sculptors: Ectodysplasin-A (EDA) Signaling Cross-Talk with Skeletogenic Pathways
EDA is vital for bone and cartilage formation and could help treat skeletal disorders.
research Genetics of Androgenetic Alopecia
research Human keratin hydrogels support fibroblast attachment and proliferation in vitro
research Morphogenesis, Growth Cycle and Molecular Regulation of Hair Follicles
Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
research The Wnt inhibitor, Dickkopf 4, is induced by canonical Wnt signaling during ectodermal appendage morphogenesis
The study found that the protein Dkk4 helps regulate hair growth by controlling Wnt signaling in mice.
research Epidermal patterning and induction of different hair types during mouse embryonic development
Different body areas in mice produce different hair types due to interactions between skin layers.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target during Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Sostdc1 defines the size and number of skin appendage placodes
Sostdc1 controls the size and number of hair and mammary gland structures.
research The Cutaneous Epidermal Growth Factor Network: Can it be Translated Clinically to Stimulate Hair Growth?
Understanding EGFR roles could lead to new hair loss treatments.
research Bioengineering the Hair Follicle
Bioengineering can potentially treat hair loss by regenerating hair follicles and cloning hair, but the process is complex and needs more research.
research Parsing patterns: Emerging roles of tissue self-organization in health and disease
Understanding tissue self-organization can improve treatments for diseases and advance regenerative medicine.