research Existence of various structural zones in keratinous tissues revealed by X-ray microdiffraction
Keratinous tissues have multiple structural layers, including ordered keratin and lipid granules.
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420-450 / 1000+ resultsresearch Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
research The non-neuronal and nonmuscular effects of botulinum toxin: an opportunity for a deadly molecule to treat disease in the skin and beyond
Botulinum toxin has potential for treating various skin conditions and improving wound healing.
research Pharmacological activities of Abrus precatorius Linn.: A comprehensive review of its ethnomedicinal uses and phytochemical profile.
Rosary Pea has medicinal benefits but requires careful handling due to its toxicity.
research CD44 signaling in skin wound healing and regeneration
CD44 signaling can help heal wounds without scars.
research In focus in HCB
The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.
research Cryo-Electron Microscopy of Trichocyte (Hard α-Keratin) Intermediate Filaments Reveals a Low-Density Core
Trichocyte filaments have a low-density core and may include proteins for hair structure.
research Eclipta prostrata promotes the induction of anagen, sustains the anagen phase through regulation of FGF-7 and FGF-5
Eclipta prostrata helps hair growth and maintains the growth phase by affecting certain growth factors.
research Kinetic Studies with Transglutaminases
Transglutaminases work through a ping-pong mechanism, and human plasma and platelet transglutaminases have similar catalytic subunits.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Dermal papilla cells induce keratinocyte tubulogenesis in culture
Skin cells can help create early hair-like structures in lab cultures.
research Intrinsic curvature in wool fibres is determined by the relative length of orthocortical and paracortical cells
Wool fibre curvature is due to longer orthocortical cells compared to paracortical cells.
research hMSCs possess the potential to differentiate into DP cellsin vivoandin vitro
Human mesenchymal stem cells can become dermal papilla cells, aiding hair growth.
research Flavonoid 4,4′-dimethoxychalcone selectively eliminates senescent cells via activating ferritinophagy
The substance DMC helps get rid of aging cells by triggering a process that causes cell death, which could treat age-related diseases.
research Forskolin-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan and silk nonofiber hydrogels composite scaffolds improve skin regeneration
Forskolin-loaded hydrogels improve wound healing and skin repair.
research Bi-allelic Mutations in LSS, Encoding Lanosterol Synthase, Cause Autosomal-Recessive Hypotrichosis Simplex
Mutations in the LSS gene cause a rare type of hereditary hair loss.
research Safety and Biocompatibility of Mupirocin Nanoparticle-Loaded Hydrogel on Burn Wound in Rat Model
Mupirocin nanoparticle-loaded hydrogel is safe and effective for healing burn wounds.
research The involvement of androgens in human hair growth
Androgens play a key role in hair growth and disorders like baldness and excessive hairiness.
research 857 Human hair follicle regeneration with trichogenic human dermal papilla precursor cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells
Stem cells can create hair follicles, potentially treating permanent hair loss, and healthy skin and hair depend on mitochondrial function and special fats.
research Inhibition of Human Steroid 5β-Reductase (AKR1D1) by Finasteride and Structure of the Enzyme-Inhibitor Complex
Finasteride helps treat hair loss and prostate enlargement by blocking a specific enzyme.
research Escin Activates Canonical Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway by Facilitating the Proteasomal Degradation of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β in Cultured Human Dermal Papilla Cells
Escin may help treat hair loss by boosting a specific cell growth pathway.
research The structure of human trichohyalin. Potential multiple roles as a functional EF-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
research Hair Follicle Regeneration
The book "Hair Follicle Regeneration" discusses the potential of regenerating human hair follicles or activating dormant ones as a possible cure for baldness, and the promising role of new technologies like 3D printing in this field.
research The Follicular Automaton Model: Effect of Stochasticity and of Synchronization of Hair Cycles
The model showed that randomness accurately describes individual hair growth cycles and that synchronization can cause large fluctuations not seen in humans.
research Effects of glucocorticoid on human dermal papilla cells in vitro
Dexamethasone may cause hair loss by stopping cell growth.
research Reversal of alopecia areata in a mouse model of human hair loss by daily dietary administration of a proprietary extract of North American ginseng (Panax Quinquefolius)
North American ginseng extract helped regrow hair in balding mice.
research Studies on the effect of Betula platyphylla extract on human dermal papilla cell proliferation and its mechanism of action
Betula platyphylla extract, particularly the H3-2 fraction, may help treat hair loss by promoting cell growth and inhibiting a hair loss-related enzyme.
research 601 Hair growth properties of Cinchona succirubra Extract, Leontopodium alpinum Extract and Manganese PCA in human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
The ingredients could help prevent hair loss by promoting hair growth and increasing VEGF secretion.
research 600 Evaluation of anti-hairloss shampoo through in vitro activity in human hair follicule dermal papilla cells and sensorial study
The anti-hair loss shampoo effectively promotes hair growth and improves hair quality.
research 773 Generation of human hair follicle organoids in vitro and ex vivo by co-culture of primary human hair matrix keratinocytes and dermal papilla fibroblasts
Scientists successfully grew mini hair follicles using human skin cells, which could help treat baldness.