research Increased PHGDH expression promotes aberrant melanin accumulation
Higher PHGDH levels cause unusual melanin buildup in hair follicles.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Bikunin, a Serine Protease Inhibitor, is Present on the Cell Boundary of Epidermis
Bikunin is found on the cell boundaries of certain skin layers and may help regulate skin and hair functions.
research Reversible cutaneous hyperpigmentation and nails with white hair due to vitamin B12 deficiency.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and white hair, but it's reversible.
research A group of type I keratin genes on human chromosome 17: characterization and expression.
Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
research Sequence and Expression of Murine Type I Hair Keratins mHa2 and mHa3
mHa2 and mHa3 keratins have different structures and roles in mouse hair and tongue tissues.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle–Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Mutations in Sterol O-Acyltransferase 1 (Soat1) Result in Hair Interior Defects in AKR/J Mice
A mutation in the Soat1 gene causes hair structure defects and other health issues in AKR/J mice.
research Clinical course of the first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis: a follow-up report
The first Japanese family with Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis showed hair condition improvement in a child and highlighted the risk of misdiagnosis.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research Delayed hair cycle in mnd2 mutant mice lacking HtrA2 serine protease activity
HtrA2 activity is crucial for normal hair growth by regulating fat cell development.
research The Use of New Hematological Markers in the Diagnosis of Alopecia Areata
Certain blood markers, especially MLR, can help diagnose alopecia areata.
research Identification of two novel clusters of ultrahigh-sulfur keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 11
Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
research Folliculin: A surprising molecular brake in the human hair follicle
research Mrp4, A New Mitogen-Regulated Protein/Proliferin Gene; Unique in this Gene Family for its Expression in the Adult Mouse Tail and Ear1
A new gene, mrp4, is found in mice and may play a unique role in hair follicle development in tails and ears.
research Characterization of New Members of the Human Type II Keratin Gene Family and a General Evaluation of the Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 12q13.13
research BMI1 is required for melanocyte stem cell maintenance and hair pigmentation
BMI1 is essential for preventing hair greying and maintaining hair color.
research 0873 Modeling junctional epidermolysis bullosa using tissue-engineered skin substitutes
Tissue-engineered skin substitutes can model junctional epidermolysis bullosa and may help develop gene therapy.
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Scientists found gene mutations that affect hair loss, skin stem cells, and skin disorders, and identified drugs that may help treat blood vessel and skin conditions.
research Autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance due to a novel KRT86 mutation in a Chinese family
research Mutations in the vitamin D receptor and hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets
Mutations in the vitamin D receptor cause hereditary vitamin D-resistant rickets, leading to poor bone health and requiring high calcium doses for treatment.
research In vitro assembly properties of human type I and II hair keratins
research Erythrocyte Extracellular Vesicles Amalgamate into the Hair and Skin to Maintain Homeostasis
Erythrocyte extracellular vesicles help hair growth and skin health.
research Hair Follicle Stem Cells Provide a Functional Niche for Melanocyte Stem Cells
COL17A1 is crucial for preventing hair graying and loss by supporting hair and pigment stem cells.
research Biochemical features of primary cells from a pediatric patient with a gain-of-function ODC1 genetic mutation
A new genetic disorder caused by an ODC1 mutation can be treated with DFMO.
research Induction of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Messenger Ribonucleic Acid Expression in Stored Micrografts by Aminoguanidine
Aminoguanidine increases VEGF in stored hair micrografts, potentially improving their viability after transplant.
research Enhancing 1α-Hydroxylase Activity with the 25-Hydroxyvitamin D-1α-Hydroxylase Gene in Cultured Human Keratinocytes and Mouse Skin
Adding a specific gene to skin cells can help treat skin disorders like psoriasis.
research Identification of the Novel Membrane-Associated Protein AgK114 on Hamster Keratinocytes Recognized by a Monoclonal Antibody K114
AgK114 protein helps in hamster skin injury recovery.
research A novel hair growth peptide (HGP): Water-soluble chicken egg yolk peptides stimulate hair growth via induction of VEGF production.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.