research Expression of MK6a dominant-negative and C-terminal mutant transgenes in mice has distinct phenotypic consequences in the epidermis and hair follicle
Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
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570-600 / 1000+ resultsresearch Suprabasal change and subsequent formation of disulfide-stabilized homo- and hetero-dimers of keratins during esophageal epithelial differentiation
Keratins K4 and K13 form stable dimers in mature esophageal cells, aiding cell stability.
research Morphologic and molecular characterization of two novel Krt71 (Krt2-6g) mutations: Krt71 rco12 and Krt71 rco13
research Transcriptional activation of a subset of hair keratin genes by the NF-κB effector p65/RelA
The NF-κB effector p65/RelA activates hair keratin genes, aiding hair formation.
research Unexpectedly high carrier rates and genotype/phenotype correlation; LIPH mutations in Japanese autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Certain gene mutations in Japanese people are linked to different types of hair loss, with some causing mild hair thinning and others leading to complete baldness.
research Abstract 2474: The mechanistic role of polyamines in DNA double-strand break repair
Polyamines help repair DNA breaks and may influence cancer development.
research Genome-wide association study in Japanese females identifies fifteen novel skin-related trait associations
Researchers found 15 new genetic links to skin traits in Japanese women.
research A splice variant in KRT71 is associated with curly coat phenotype of Selkirk Rex cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research 898 Homeostatic activation of epidermal HSD11b1 affects skin innervation and non-histaminergic itch
HSD11b1 affects skin nerves and increases non-histaminergic itch.
research Keratin 15 Expression in Stratified Epithelia: Downregulation in Activated Keratinocytes
Keratin 15 helps maintain tissue integrity and is reduced in activated keratinocytes.
research Keratin 19 as a biochemical marker of skin stem cells in vivo and in vitro: keratin 19 expressing cells are differentially localized in function of anatomic sites, and their number varies with donor age and culture stage
Keratin 19 helps identify skin stem cells, with its presence varying by body location, age, and culture stage.
research Atypical Protein Kinase C Isoform, aPKCλ, Is Essential for Maintaining Hair Follicle Stem Cell Quiescence
aPKCλ is crucial for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive and maintaining normal hair growth.
research MOESM1 of A missense variant in the coil1A domain of the keratin 25 gene is associated with the dominant curly hair coat trait (Crd) in horse
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research Novel mutations in the keratin-74 (KRT74) gene underlie autosomal dominant woolly hair/hypotrichosis in Pakistani families
research Identification of an Intronic Regulatory Element Necessary for Tissue-Specific Expression of Foxn1 in Thymic Epithelial Cells
A specific DNA region is crucial for Foxn1 gene expression in thymus cells but not in hair follicles.
research Common Variants in the Trichohyalin Gene Are Associated with Straight Hair in Europeans
Common variants in the Trichohyalin gene are linked to straight hair in Europeans.
research The Mask Mutation Identifies TMPRSS6 as an Essential Suppressor of Hepcidin Gene Expression, Required for Normal Uptake of Dietary Iron.
TMPRSS6 is crucial for controlling hepcidin and normal iron absorption.
research Relation of Skin Polyamines to the Hairless Phenotype in Transgenic Mice Overexpressing Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase
Excessive putrescine causes hair loss in transgenic mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
research A preview of selected articles
The document concludes that DNA methylation and the mTOR pathway are important for stem cell function and could impact disease treatment.
research Immunological characteristics and histological distribution of human hair fibrous proteins studied with anti-hair keratin monoclonal antibodies HKN-2, HKN-4, and HKN-6.
Some hair proteins are specific to hair, while others are also found in skin cells.
research Deletion of hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl 4-hydroxylase 2 in FoxD1-lineage mesenchymal cells leads to congenital truncal alopecia
Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss in mice by disrupting hair follicle development.
research The Type I Keratin 19 Possesses Distinct and Context-dependent Assembly Properties
Keratin 19 forms less stable and shorter filaments than keratin 14, giving unique traits to certain skin cells.
research The relationship between keratin 18 and epithelial-derived tumors: as a diagnostic marker, prognostic marker, and its role in tumorigenesis
Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
research AMPK Phosphorylates ZDHHC13 to Increase MC1R Activity and Suppress Melanomagenesis
AMPK activation may reduce melanoma risk in red-haired individuals.
research SPT6 maintains epidermal homeostasis by inhibiting an NF-κB-positive feedback loop to prevent excessive inflammation
SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
research Topical spermine and putrescine stimulated DNA synthesis in the hairless mouse epidermis
Topical putrescine and spermine increased DNA synthesis in hairless mouse skin.
research 139 Identification of long noncoding RNAs in mouse hair follicle stem cells using computational methods
Scientists found new and known long non-coding RNAs in mouse hair follicle stem cells that may be important for stem cell function and could be targets for cancer treatment.
research Deletion of the Sox21 gene drastically affects hair lipids
Deleting the Sox21 gene changes hair lipid composition and increases cholesterol sulfate levels.
research The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.