October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows that cells can divide while attached to stable basement membranes during development.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
June 2023 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Get3d protein helps maintain photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic bacteria.
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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
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March 2019 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
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October 2010 in “Advances in plant biology” 5 citations
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February 2022 in “Biophysical journal” The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.
December 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Pepsin digestion improves accuracy in analyzing proteins in human hair.
February 2024 in “Cancers” New treatments targeting androgen receptors show promise for drug-resistant prostate cancer.
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August 2018 in “Molecular Systems Biology” Fibroblast state switching is crucial for skin healing and development.
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February 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A mutation in the KRT25 gene causes a rare hair disorder with thin, woolly hair.
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September 2021 in “EMBO reports” Osthole inhibits the TRPV3 channel by binding to specific sites, potentially aiding drug development for skin diseases and cancers.
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April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanomaterials” NH-Tween-80 is a promising stable gel for treating acne.
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March 2023 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Epidermal stem cells improve skin graft survival by promoting early blood vessel formation.
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July 2025 in “Advanced Materials” The zinc-coordinated nanogel therapy speeds up wound healing after pancreas surgery by balancing metabolism and fighting bacteria.
July 2026 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Echinacea-functionalized membranes improve wound healing and hair growth while preventing infections.
February 2026 in “Molecules” BBR-SA nanomedicine is a safe and effective treatment for breast cancer.
November 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Basement membrane changes are crucial for hair follicle development.
January 2024 in “Frontiers research topics” Comprehensive genetic testing and international collaboration are crucial for better understanding and managing Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
Hair can't be as strong as Rapunzel's because it's impractical to scale up due to defects.
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September 2020 in “Open Biology” Better understanding of wound healing is needed to develop effective treatments for chronic wounds.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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February 2013 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” LGR5 mainly stays inside cells, moving to the trans-Golgi network, and this process is important for its role in cell signaling.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.