research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Alopecia in a Novel Mouse Model RCO3 Is Caused by mK6irs1 Deficiency
A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
research Age-associated thin hair displays molecular, structural and mechanical characteristic changes
Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
research Genetic Hair Disorders: A Review
The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
research Differences between ultrastructure and protein composition in straight hair fibres
Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
research Targeting integrin pathways: mechanisms and advances in therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Reductive Stress Selectively Disrupts Collagen Homeostasis and Modifies Growth Factor-independent Signaling Through the MAPK/Akt Pathway in Human Dermal Fibroblasts
Reductive stress messes up collagen balance and alters cell signaling in human skin cells, which could help treat certain skin diseases.
research Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
research Crystallin Fusion Proteins Improve the Thermal Properties of Hair
Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
research Clinical recognition and management of alopecia in women of color,
The document concludes that it's important to recognize and treat hair loss in women of color, considering their unique hair characteristics and psychological impact.
research Effect of scalp position on tensile properties of single hair fibers
Hair strength is similar across different scalp areas, and not affected by age, gender, or hair thickness.
research A KRT71 Loss-of-Function Variant Results in Inner Root Sheath Dysplasia and Recessive Congenital Hypotrichosis of Hereford Cattle
A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
research Quantifying whole human hair scalp fibres of varying curl: A micro‐computed tomographic study
Human hair varies in structure based on curl type, with high curl hair showing the most differences.
research A Raman spectroscopy investigation of the resilience of hair cuticular scales under uniaxial stress
Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
research Wanted, dead and alive: Why a multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock hair treatment potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research Monitoring of Wool Stretching Process Using Polarized Second Harmonic Generation
Stretching wool changes its structure and improves fiber alignment.
research The Role of the Mammalian Target of Rapamycin (mTOR) in Pulmonary Fibrosis
mTOR inhibitors may help treat lung fibrosis.
research Autosomal-Dominant Woolly Hair Resulting from Disruption of Keratin 74 (KRT74), a Potential Determinant of Human Hair Texture
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes tightly curled hair.
research Research Advances in Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Non-Invasive Medical Applications
Electrospun nanofiber membranes are promising for non-invasive medical uses like tissue repair and health monitoring.
research Efficacy of Carbazole Alkaloids, Essential Oil and Extract of Murraya koenigii in Enhancing Subcutaneous Wound Healing in Rats
Murraya koenigii extract and mahanimbicine significantly speed up wound healing in rats.
research Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics
Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
research Keratin Expression Provides Novel Insight into the Morphogenesis and Function of the Companion Layer in Hair Follicles
Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
research Magnetically driven formation of 3D freestanding soft bioscaffolds
Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
research Structural changes in trichocyte keratin intermediate filaments during keratinization
Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
research Mechanisms of proton inhibition and sensitization of the cation channel TRPV3
Acid can block TRPV3 from outside the cell but boost its function from inside.
research Semifluorinated Alkanes as New Drug Carriers—An Overview of Potential Medical and Clinical Applications
Semifluorinated alkanes are promising for delivering drugs in various medical applications.
research Preparation of Nanochitin from Crickets and Comparison with That from Crab Shells
Cricket nanochitin is denser and stronger than crab nanochitin.