research Complete Structure of an Epithelial Keratin Dimer: Implications for Intermediate Filament Assembly
The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Type 2 innate immunity regulates hair follicle homeostasis to control Demodex pathosymbionts
A specific immune response helps control mite populations on the skin, maintaining healthy hair follicles.
research Keratin intermediate filaments in the colon: guardians of epithelial homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Transglutaminase Activity Is Conserved in Stratified Epithelia and Skin Appendages of Mammals and Birds
Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
research 130 Deciphering the role of the hexosamine pathway in skin homeostasis
The hexosamine pathway helps maintain healthy skin by affecting the skin's structure and possibly increasing hair follicle stem cells.
research Antioxidant Activity and Hair Growth Promoting Effect of Mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larvae) Extract
Mealworm extract may help prevent hair loss and promote hair growth due to its antioxidant activity.
research Alterations in Methionine Cycle and Wnt/MAPK Signaling Associated with HMBi-Induced Cashmere Growth in Goats
HMBi supplementation boosts cashmere growth by affecting specific metabolic and signaling pathways in goats.
research 085 Coordinate expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors and high sulfur protein in human hair follicles
research Hairless protein of Jumonji family and hair loss
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
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 Distinct Developmental Functions of Prostasin (CAP1/PRSS8) Zymogen and Activated Prostasin
Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
research A Fatty Acid / Protein Complex in Human Hair
A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
research A Spontaneous Deletion within the Desmoglein 3 Extracellular Domain of Mice Results in Hypomorphic Protein Expression, Immunodeficiency, and a Wasting Disease Phenotype
A gene deletion in mice causes weak protein, immune issues, hair loss, airway problems, and wasting disease.
research FEMALE CADAVER IN THE HAN TOMB NO. 1 X-RAY DIFFRACTION STUDIES ON TWO KINDS OF FIBROUS PROTEIN
The protein structures in the hair and tendon were preserved, but their molecular arrangements changed.
research Emerging role of ILK and ELMO2 in the integration of adhesion and migration pathways
ILK and ELMO2 help cells move and stick together, important for wound healing and hair growth.
research Advantages of Incomplete Digestion in Human Hair Shaft Proteomics, a Focus on Cuticular Keratins
The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
research A newly identified missense mutation of the HR gene is associated with a novel, unusual phenotype of Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis 1 including limb deformities
A new mutation in the HR gene is linked to a rare form of hair loss with limb deformities.
research CosmeticPotential of a Structural Protein CopolymerBased on Silk, Elastin, and Keratin
SELP::KP improves hair strength, elasticity, and health, making it a promising hair cosmetic.
research Gene expression profiling of intestinal regeneration in the sea cucumber
Sea cucumbers have unique genes that help them regenerate their intestines.
research A novel human type I hair keratin gene: evidence for two keratin hHa3 isoforms
Scientists discovered two versions of a new human hair keratin gene.
research Hypomorphic mutation in the hairless gene accelerates pruritic atopic skin caused by feeding a special diet to mice
A mutation in the hairless gene speeds up severe itchy skin in mice on a special diet.
research ILK modulates epithelial polarity and matrix formation in hair follicles
ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
research The Transmembrane Serine Protease HAT-like 4 Is Important for Epidermal Barrier Function to Prevent Body Fluid Loss
HAT-L4 is crucial for preventing body fluid loss by maintaining skin barrier integrity.
research Improved two‐dimensional electrophoretic mapping of Japanese human hair proteins; application to curved and straight Japanese human hairs; and protein identification by MALDI MS and MS/MS quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry
The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
research Formation of the cornified envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research LEKTI: Netherton Syndrome and Atopic Dermatitis
LEKTI is crucial for skin barrier and immune function, affecting conditions like Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis.
research Equine Hoof Stratum Internum K14+CD105+ Progenitor Cells: Culture, Characterization, and Model of Epithelial to Mesenchymal Transition
Equine hoof progenitor cells can help develop therapies for hoof diseases like laminitis.
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
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Hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair development, cadherins affect cell adhesion, neutrophils play a role in skin lesions, and BP230 autoantibodies impact skin stability.