research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Activating the healing process: three-dimensional culture of stem cells in Matrigel for tissue repair
Using Matrigel with stem cells improves tissue healing.
research Solubility of Structurally Complicated Materials: 3. Hair
Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
research Effects of porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment on wound healing and scar formation: Role of Jag1 expression in epidermal stem cells
Porcine acellular dermal matrix treatment helps wounds heal faster and reduces scarring by affecting Jag1 in skin stem cells.
research Genetic studies on the functional relevance of the protein prenyltransferases in skin keratinocytes
FTase and GGTase-I are essential for skin keratinocyte health.
research Smart Bio-Polymeric Matrix for Accelerated Wound Healing and Tissue Regeneration
The material combining eggshell protein and scaffold helps wounds heal faster and regenerates tissue effectively.
research High-resolution structures of mutants of residues that affect access to the ligand-binding cavity of human lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase
Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
research Life Sciences Discovery and Technology Highlights
New technologies show promise in healing wounds, treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders.
research Sustained release of EGF/bFGF growth factors achieved by mussel-inspired core–shell nanofibers with hemostatic and anti-inflammatory effects for promoting wound healing
The new nanofiber improves wound healing by releasing growth factors, reducing inflammation, and helping skin regeneration.
research Oral delivery of marine shellfish supramolecule peptides for skin wound healing
Eating peptides from certain shellfish may help wounds heal faster by reducing inflammation.
research Proteasome Inhibitors: An Expanding Army Attacking a Unique Target
Proteasome inhibitors are promising treatments for various cancers, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions.
research Supplementary Material for: Effects of Food-Derived Collagen Peptides on the Expression of Keratin and Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in the Mouse Skin
Collagen peptides may boost skin and hair-related gene expression.
research Collagen-Heparin-FGF2-VEGF Scaffolds Induce a Regenerative Gene Expression Profile in a Fetal Sheep Wound Model
Collagen-heparin-FGF2-VEGF scaffolds can improve skin healing.
research Interleukin‐10 Derived Apoptotic Vesicles Enhance Scarless Skin Healing by Modulating Fibroblast Metabolism and Fibrosis Pathways
IL10_ApoEVs improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
research 322 Upregulation of SERPINB3/B4 and S100A7-9 in hidradenitis suppurativa/acne inversa
Certain proteins are significantly increased in the skin of people with hidradenitis suppurativa.
research Matriptase Expression and Zymogen Activation in Human Pilosebaceous Unit
Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
research Multi-functional nanozyme-integrated astragalus polysaccharide hydrogel for targeted phased therapy in diabetic wound healing
The hydrogel dressing speeds up and improves diabetic wound healing.
research Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine represses hair follicle formation by inhibiting Sonic hedgehog expression in a NF-κB-independent manner
Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
research Effects of Food-Derived Collagen Peptides on the Expression of Keratin and Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in the Mouse Skin
Eating collagen peptides may help with skin and hair growth.
research Chymase Activities and Survival in Endotoxin-Induced Human Chymase Transgenic Mice
Mice with human chymase had a higher death rate when exposed to a toxin compared to normal mice.
research 1454 Identification of Fetuin A as a potential modulator of scar formation
Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
research Anti-oxidant,Moisturizing and Whitening Effect of Collagen and Its Compound
Collagen reduces skin melanin, boosts antioxidants, and improves skin moisture.
research Gfp-Expressing Vascularization of Gelfoam® as a Rapid in Vivo Assay of Angiogenesis Stimulators and Inhibitors
The assay quickly identifies substances that increase or decrease blood vessel growth.
research Functionalization of Cotton Nonwoven Dressings with Herbal Compound-Loaded PHBV Short Nanofibers and Gelatin Hydrogel Coating for Accelerated Diabetic Wound Healing
The new wound dressings speed up diabetic wound healing and improve tissue quality.
research Novel Collagen Sponge Reinforced with Polyglycolic Acid Fiber Produces Robust, Normal Hair in Murine Hair Reconstitution Model
PGA fiber-reinforced collagen sponges improve hair growth and skin structure.
research Development of Hair Follicle Dermal Papilla Spheroids Encapsulated in Alginate Hydrogel with Extracellular Matrix Protein
Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
research Skin-inspired phototherapeutic cryogel ameliorates infected wound healing by orchestrating mechanotransduction and immunomodulation
The cryogel effectively heals infected wounds and promotes tissue regeneration without scarring.
research GSK-3 Inhibitors: Recent Developments and Therapeutic Potential
Drugs that block GSK-3 show promise for treating various diseases.
research Bio-macromolecules/modified-halloysite composite hydrogel used as multi-functional wound dressing
The new hydrogel is good for wound dressing because it absorbs water quickly, has high porosity, can release drugs, fights bacteria, and helps wounds heal with less scarring.
research Mechanism of Laccase-assisted Tyrosine Grafting on Keratin using BSA as a Model Protein
New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.