research Morphological analyses in fragility of pili torti with Björnstad syndrome
Pili torti hair is fragile due to loose keratin filaments and weak disulfide bonds.
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210-240 / 1000+ resultsresearch In vivo formation steps of the hard α-keratin intermediate filament along a hair follicle: Evidence for structural polymorphism
Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
research An ERK-dependent molecular switch antagonizes fibrosis and promotes regeneration in spiny mice ( Acomys )
High levels of ERK activity are key for tissue regeneration in spiny mice, and activating ERK can potentially redirect scar-forming healing towards regenerative healing in mammals.
research In vitro Assembly Properties of Human Type I and II Hair Keratins
Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
research Cultured dermal papilla cells of the rat vibrissa follicle. Proliferative activity, adhesion properties and reorganization of the extracellular matrix in vitro
Rat dermal papilla cells have unique properties and interact differently with their environment compared to other skin cells.
research Structural changes in the trichocyte intermediate filaments accompanying the transition from the reduced to the oxidized form
Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
research Electrospinning based biomaterials for biomimetic fabrication, bioactive protein delivery and wound regenerative repair
Electrospinning creates materials that help heal wounds by mimicking natural tissue and delivering proteins.
research A novel fracture lattice in spiny mouse skin facilitates tissue autotomy and regeneration
Spiny mice have a unique skin structure that helps them heal and regenerate quickly.
research Decellularized Wharton's jelly matrix as a three dimensional scaffold for wound healing and hair regeneration applications
Using Wharton's jelly stem cells and scaffolds can help regenerate skin and hair.
research Epithelial Fibronectin meshwork controls skin regeneration
Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration by supporting stem cells.
research Synergistic effect of carbodiimide and dehydrothermal crosslinking on acellular dermal matrix
Combining DHT and EDC improves the strength and stability of PADM scaffolds for tissue engineering.
research Types I and II Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
research Genetically engineered biomimetic ATP-responsive nanozyme for the treatment of cardiac fibrosis
A new engineered treatment shows promise in curing heart fibrosis.
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Distinct fibroblast lineages determine dermal architecture in skin development and repair
Two fibroblast types shape skin structure and repair differently.
research Immunofluorescent localization of collagen types I, III and IV, fibronectin, laminin, and basement membrane proteoglycan in developing mouse skin
research Epithelial Growth by Rat Vibrissae Follicles In Vitro Requires Mesenchymal Contact via Native Extracellular Matrix
Epithelial cell growth in rat hair follicles needs contact with mesenchymal cells through the extracellular matrix.
research Expression of matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases in the hair cycle
MMP-2 and MMP-9 help hair grow, while their inhibitors peak when hair growth slows.
research Application of metal organic frameworks-based functional composite scaffolds in tissue engineering
Metal organic frameworks-based scaffolds show promise for tissue repair due to their unique properties.
research Fibroblasts in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Understanding fibroblast issues in diabetic foot ulcers is key to creating better treatments.
research An mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model allows for live visualization of mammalian basement membrane development
The mTurq2-Col4a1 mouse model shows how the basement membrane develops in live mammals.
research Fibroblasts: Origins, definitions, and functions in health and disease
Fibroblasts are crucial for tissue repair and inflammation, and understanding them can help treat fibrotic diseases.
research Gap junctions in Turing-type periodic feather pattern formation
Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
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 is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
research Epithelial–mesenchymal transition in cutaneous fibrosis disease: from mechanisms to therapy
EMT plays a key role in skin fibrosis and offers new therapy targets.
research Sequence analyses of Type I and Type II chains in human hair and epithelial keratin intermediate filaments: Promiscuous obligate heterodimers, Type II template for molecule formation and a rationale for heterodimer formation
Type I and Type II keratin chains can form heterodimers despite sequence differences.
research Hair Follicle-Derived Smooth Muscle Cells and Small Intestinal Submucosa for Engineering Mechanically Robust and Vasoreactive Vascular Media
Hair follicle cells and intestinal tissue can create strong, functional blood vessel replacements.
research Carboxymethyl chitosan microspheres structurally reinforce silk fibroin hydrogels for integrated aesthetic and functional soft tissue repair
The new hydrogel improves soft tissue repair and healing.
research Ten years of injectable platelet‐rich fibrin
Injectable platelet-rich fibrin has improved healing and regeneration in various medical fields and can be more effective than previous treatments.
research Coordinating Stem Cell Behavior in the Hair Follicle
Nfib in hair follicle stem cells boosts melanocyte stem cell growth and differentiation.