research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch Melanocortins in fibroblast biology – current update and future perspective for dermatology
α-MSH may help treat skin inflammation and fibrosis.
research Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
research Isotope Dilution-Based Targeted and Nontargeted Carbonyl Neurosteroid/Steroid Profiling
Researchers created a new method to measure brain steroids, finding higher levels of certain steroids and changes due to a drug.
research Polymorphic Enzyme Systems in Human Hair Sheath Cells
Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.
research One‐Step Tunable Human Hair Keratin Gradient Hydrogel with Antibacterial Activity for Tissue Engineering (Small 52/2025)
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research PIXE microanalysis in green hair
Copper levels in green hair decreased significantly after treatment.
research Does myo-inositol oxygenase, the only enzyme to catalyze myo-inositol in vivo, play a role in the etiology of polycystic ovarian syndrome?
The enzyme myo-inositol oxygenase is not linked to the cause of polycystic ovarian syndrome.
research Collagen Involvement in Health, Disease, and Medicine
Collagen is crucial for health and treating certain diseases, and supplements can improve skin, nails, and hair conditions.
research Natural Protein-Based Multifunctional Hydrogel Dressing Formed by Rapid Photocuring and Zinc Ion Coordination to Accelerate Wound Healing
The hydrogel made from egg white and zinc speeds up wound healing.
research Demonstrating the potential of untargeted hair proteomics for personalized biomarkers in stress-associated disorders
Hair proteomics could be a useful, non-invasive tool for identifying stress-related disorders.
research Rapid Formation of Cell Aggregates and Spheroids Induced by a “Smart” Boronic Acid Copolymer
A boronic acid copolymer quickly forms cell clusters, useful for tissue and tumor modeling.
research Nano-spanlastics-loaded dissolving microneedle patches for ketotifen fumarate: advanced strategies for allergic conjunctivitis treatment and molecular insights
The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
research Collagenase IV plays an important role in regulating hair cycle by inducing VEGF, IGF-1, and TGF-β expression.
Collagenase IV helps control hair growth by affecting certain growth factors.
research Hair and amino acids: the interactions and the effects.
Amino acids in conditioners improve hair strength, hydration, and color retention.
research Therapeutic potential of Ishophloroglucin a from Ishige okamurae in androgenic alopecia: inhibition of 5α-reductase activity and activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway in human dermal papilla cells
Ishophloroglucin A from Ishige okamurae may be a natural alternative for treating hair loss by inhibiting 5α-reductase and promoting hair growth.
research Type I Keratin 17 Protein Is Phosphorylated on Serine 44 by p90 Ribosomal Protein S6 Kinase 1 (RSK1) in a Growth- and Stress-dependent Fashion
Keratin 17 is modified by RSK1 in response to growth and stress, affecting skin growth and stress response.
research Minoxidil Stimulates Elastin Expression in Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells
research Proteolysis‐targeting chimeras in cancer therapy: Targeted protein degradation for next‐generation treatment
PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
research Functional characterization and unraveling the structural determinants of novel steroid hydroxylase CYP154C7 from Streptomyces sp. PAMC26508
CYP154C7 enzyme can effectively modify steroids and is promising for commercial use.
research Knockout of integrin β1 in induced pluripotent stem cells accelerates skin-wound healing by promoting cell migration in extracellular matrix
Turning off a specific gene in stem cells speeds up skin healing by helping cells move better.
research Quantitative Analysis of Cashmere and Other Animal Hair Fibers in Textiles Using MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
The new method reliably identifies and measures different animal hair fibers in textiles.
research TGFβ ‐mediated inhibition of hypodermal adipocyte progenitor differentiation promotes wound‐induced skin fibrosis
Blocking TGFβ can help treat fibrotic skin conditions by promoting fat cell formation.
research Suprabasal change and subsequent formation of disulfide-stabilized homo- and hetero-dimers of keratins during esophageal epithelial differentiation
Keratins K4 and K13 form stable dimers in mature esophageal cells, aiding cell stability.
research Study of the interaction between self-assembling peptide and mangiferin and in vitro release of mangiferin from in situ hydrogel
RADA16-I can effectively deliver and release mangiferin, improving its solubility and bioavailability.
research 946 Therapeutic effect of combined platelet-rich plasma strategies on morphea
Combining platelet-rich plasma injections and gel may effectively treat morphea, improving skin elasticity and reducing pain.
research Synthesis and biological activity evaluation of new isatin-gallate hybrids as antioxidant and anticancer agents (in vitro) and in silico study as anticancer agents and coronavirus inhibitors
New isatin-gallate hybrids show promise as antioxidants, cancer treatments, and coronavirus inhibitors.
research 1496 Transcription factor SOX2-induced amphiregulin inhibits pressure ulcer formation via suppressing oxidative stress after cutaneous ischemia-reperfusion in mice
SOX2 helps reduce wound size and pressure ulcer formation by suppressing oxidative stress and increasing antioxidant activity in mice.
research Internal structural changes in age‐related curved hair due to cyclical extension: An IR spectroscopy study
Age-related hair curvature increases due to internal structural changes from grooming.