research The New Keratin Nomenclature
The keratin naming system was updated to include 54 genes, especially for hair-related keratins.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Chromosomal localization of acidic and basic keratin genes of the domestic dog
Acidic keratin genes are on CFA9 and basic keratin genes are on CFA27 in dogs.
research Variation in the ovine trichohyalin gene and its association with wool curvature
Variation in the TCHH gene affects wool curliness in sheep.
research Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of keratin genes (KRTs) family in yak (Bos grunniens)
Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
research Building Models for Keratin Disorders
Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
research Characterisation of Three Ovine KRTAP13 Family Genes and Their Association with Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
An allele of the KRTAP13-2 gene may improve wool quality in sheep.
research Characters of KRT80 and its roles in neoplasms diseases
KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.
research Age-associated thin hair displays molecular, structural and mechanical characteristic changes
Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
research Identification of llama KRTAP7-1 and KRTAP8-1 fiber genes and polymorphism screening
Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.
research Expression of Plectin-1 and Trichohyalin in Human Tongue Cancer Cells
Tongue cancer cells show more plectin-1 than non-cancer cells, but both have similar levels of trichohyalin.
research Electrophoretic variation of hair proteins.
Most people have similar hair protein patterns, but a rare variant was found in two women.
research Variation in Ovine KRTAP13-3 and Its Association with Wool Characteristics in Chinese Tan Sheep
The KRTAP13-3 gene affects wool fibre diameter variability in Chinese Tan sheep.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in the Capra hircus and Association of Its Variation with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Application of PCR Technique to Detect Polymorphism of the KRTAP1.1 Gene in Three Sheep Breeds - A Review
The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
research Thermal Induced Changes in Cuticle and Cortex to Chemically Treated Hair
Heat worsens damage in chemically treated hair, especially bleached and straightened hair.
research Case Report: A novel KRT74 variant in an eight-year-old boy with alopecia totalis successfully treated with baricitinib
Baricitinib successfully regrew hair in an 8-year-old boy with alopecia totalis linked to a KRT74 gene variant.
research Abstract 5022: Keratin15 (Krt15) + are radio resistant and tumor-initiating cells in the mouse small intestine
Krt15+ cells in mice can resist radiation, regenerate tissue, and start tumors, suggesting new cancer treatment targets.
research Development of a mouse model for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome reveal defects in adult stem cell maintenance
The mouse model showed defects in adult stem cell maintenance related to Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome.
research Understanding the Effect on Hair Fibers of Coloring and Bleaching Formulations Using High Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry (HPDSC)
Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.
research Nestin expression in hair follicle sheath progenitor cells
Nestin is found in hair follicle progenitor cells, linking them to neural stem cells.
research Ultrastructural Localization of S100A3, a Cysteine-rich, Calcium Binding Protein, in Human Scalp Hair Shafts Revealed by Rapid-freezing Immunocytochemistry
S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.
research Mouse Intestinal Krt15+ Crypt Cells Are Radio-Resistant and Tumor Initiating
Krt15+ cells in the mouse intestine resist radiation and can start tumors.
research Hair Keratins and Hair Follicle–Specific Epithelial Keratins
Hair and follicle keratins differ in structure and expression, especially in cysteine content.
research Premature aging syndromes: From patients to mechanism
Studying premature aging syndromes helps understand human aging and suggests potential treatments.
research Growth of wool follicles in culture
Wool follicles can grow in a lab with the right nutrients and conditions.
research Identification of novel glucocorticoid receptor-regulated genes involved in epidermal homeostasis and hair follicle differentiation
Glucocorticoid receptors help regulate genes important for skin health and hair growth.
research KLHL24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
research Proteomic Analysis of Single Hairs
Hair proteins are complex and provide valuable genetic and biological information.
research Nucleocytoplasmic Communication in Progeria
Defective nuclear transport may cause gene expression changes in Progeria.