research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
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600-630 / 1000+ resultsresearch Annotation of sheep keratin intermediate filament genes and their patterns of expression
Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
research Effects of Prenatal Treatment with Antiandrogens on Luteinizing Hormone Secretion and Sex Steroid Concentrations in Adult Spotted Hyenas, Crocuta crocuta1
Prenatal antiandrogen treatment altered hormone levels in adult spotted hyenas, affecting males and females differently.
research The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
research Reconstructed human skin shows epidermal invagination towards integrated neopapillae indicating early hair follicle formation in vitro
The experiment showed that human skin grown in the lab started to form early hair structures when special cell clusters were added.
research Hemostatic properties and the role of cell receptor recognition in human hair keratin protein hydrogels
Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
research Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
research Hair Follicles as a Critical Model for Monitoring the Circadian Clock
Hair follicles could be used to noninvasively monitor our body's internal clock and help identify risks for related diseases.
research Extraction and Detection of mRNA from Horsehair
RNA can be extracted from horsehair roots for analysis.
research The existence of a linear system consisting of sympathetic endings in rat skin
Rat skin has a linear system of nerve fibers linked to hair follicles and muscles.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the development of skin appendages and immunity in hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research Fine structure and immunocytochemistry of monotreme hairs, with emphasis on the inner root sheath and trichohyalin‐based cornification during hair evolution
Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
research Arginine Transferase Activity In Homogenates From Guinea-Pig Hair Follicles
research Keratins of the human occipital hair medulla: androgenic regulation ofin vitrohair keratin K37 expression
Androgens significantly regulate hair keratin K37 expression.
research Hydroxylation of dehydroepiandrosterone in human scalp hair folhcles
The enzyme system in hair follicles is similar to the liver's and is affected by certain inhibitors.
research Hollow polydopamine nanoparticles loading with peptide RL-QN15: a new pro-regenerative therapeutic agent for skin wounds
HPDAlR nanoparticles greatly improve skin wound healing without toxicity.
research Keratin expression in the human hair follicle
research The Naked (N) Mutation, Chromosome 15
The naked mutation in mice causes hair loss and helps identify keratin genes.
research The human amniotic membrane: From structure to dermatologic innovation
The human amniotic membrane is a promising material for skin treatments and hair growth.
research Distinguishing Mouse Strains by Proteomic Analysis of Pelage Hair
Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
research Relative binding affinity of novel steroids to androgen receptors in hamster prostate
New steroids were effective in blocking male hormone receptors in hamster prostates.
research Efficient integration of human skin single-cell RNA sequencing data
A comprehensive human skin cell atlas was created to better understand skin biology and disease.
research Investigation of a non-invasive method of assessing the equine circadian clock using hair follicle cells
RNA from horse hair follicles can track circadian rhythms non-invasively.
research Applications of Engineered Skin Tissue for Cosmetic Component and Toxicology Detection
Engineered skin tissue is a promising tool for safer cosmetic testing.
research BMP4 and nuclear laminC orchestrate a expression of AHF/Trichohyalin molecule, a key modulator of keratin intermediate filaments in the hair follicle
research Pollen Allergies in Humans and their Dogs, Cats and Horses: Differences and Similarities
Humans and pets share similar allergy mechanisms, and studying pet allergies can help treat both human and animal allergies.
research 251 Morphogenetic events in hair follicle heterotypic spheroids
The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
research Marie Unna Hereditary Hypotrichosis Gene Maps to Human Chromosome 8p21 Near Hairless
The gene for Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis is located on chromosome 8p21, near the hairless gene.
research Beyond the Epidermal-Melanin-Unit: The Human Scalp Anagen Hair Bulb Is Home to Multiple Melanocyte Subpopulations of Variable Melanogenic Capacity
The human scalp hair bulb contains different types of melanocytes with varying abilities to produce melanin.
research 555 Dermal single-cell atlas: a novel tool to explore fibroblast heterogeneity
A new tool helps study hair follicle cells to develop better treatments for hair disorders.