research Cornification in reptilian epidermis occurs through the deposition of keratin‐associated beta‐proteins (beta‐keratins) onto a scaffold of intermediate filament keratins
Reptile skin hardens by layering beta-proteins on keratin.
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research Scalp and face
research Hair Keratin
research Some Tensile Properties of Specialty Hair Fibers
Animal hair fibers like wool and mohair are strong when dry, but vicuna fibers are very brittle.
research A Simple Technique for Revealing the Surface Pattern of Hair
A simple method can show hair's surface pattern.
research Fingerprint Arches in Alopecia Areata
Females with alopecia areata have more fingerprint arches.
research Skin Transcriptome Analysis Identifies the Key Genes Underlying Fur Development in Chinese Tan Sheep in the Birth and Er-mao Periods
The FOS gene helps hair growth in Tan sheep.
research Lepidoptera Lexicon: Metaphorical Descriptors in Dermatology
Metaphors like "butterfly rash" and "moth-eaten" help doctors identify and describe skin conditions.
research Specific Keratins and their Associated Proteins as Markers for Hair Follicle Differentiation
research Morphology and ultrastructure of antler velvet hair and body hair from red deer (Cervus elaphus)
Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
research Microstructure of Defective Mink Guard Hair
Defective mink guard hairs have split tips and missing cuticle cells, causing a metallic sheen.
research The Morphological Basis of vicuña wool: Skin and gland structure in Vicugna vicugna (Molina 1782)
Vicuña wool's quality is due to a high density of fine secondary hair follicles, and their skin glands may be used for communication.
research Fine Structure of Perifollicular Nerve Endings in Human Hair
research A highly sensitive MEMS silicon‐hair device reproducing the function of hair follicle
The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
research FINE HAIR ON AMERICAN BOVINE LEATHERS
Fine hair on bovine leathers is hard to remove, lowering leather quality and value, but can be managed with specific processing methods.
research Telogen Effluvium
The poem reflects on hair loss, health concerns, and introspection.
research Piebaldism in tree shrews
research Telogen Effluvium
research Sheep vibrissa dermal papillae induce hair follicle formation in heterotypic skin equivalents
Sheep dermal papillae can help form hair follicles in skin models.
research Fibroblasts: Origins, definitions, and functions in health and disease
Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
research Emerging interactions between skin stem cells and their niches
Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Chitin and Chitosans: Characteristics, Eco-Friendly Processes, and Applications in Cosmetic Science
Chitosan is a sustainable, versatile ingredient in cosmetics, enhancing skin hydration and anti-aging while promoting eco-friendly practices.
research Induction of the hair growth phase in postnatal mice by localized transient expression of Sonic hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research Genetic Basis of Male Pattern Baldness
Male pattern baldness is largely genetic, linked to the androgen receptor gene, and may relate to certain health issues.
research BMP signaling in the control of skin development and hair follicle growth
BMP signaling is crucial for skin and hair growth.
research Hair follicle immune privilege and its collapse in alopecia areata
Hair follicles are normally protected from the immune system, but when this protection fails, it can cause hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling regulates adipocyte differentiation via secretion of adipogenic factors
Epidermal Wnt/β-catenin signaling controls fat cell formation and hair growth.
research iε-(γ-Glutamyl) lysine cross-linkage in citrulline-containing protein fractions from hair
Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
research Trichotillomania: Neurobiology and treatment
Trichotillomania involves hair pulling and can be treated with therapy and medication.