research The Arrector Pili Muscle and the Follicular Unit of the Scalp
Each group of hair follicles on the scalp shares one muscle that helps control hair movement.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research The microanatomy of the distal arrector pili: possible role for α1β1 and α5β1 integrins in mediating cell‐cell adhesion and anchorage to the extracellular matrix
The arrector pili muscle attaches to the extracellular matrix using α5β1 integrin and connects muscle cells using α1β1 integrin.
research Three-Dimensional Analysis of Cell Division Orientation in Epidermal Basal Layer Using Intravital Two-Photon Microscopy
Cell division orientation varies by body site and is linked to epidermal thickness and cell density.
research Wool Fibres: Sectioning and Staining, Differentiation of Ortho and Paracortex
research Laminin-511 is an epithelial message promoting dermal papilla development and function during early hair morphogenesis
Laminin-511 is crucial for early hair growth and maintaining important hair development signals.
research The three-dimensional microvascular and collagen fibrillar arrangements around rat vibrissa hairs as revealed by scanning electron microscopy
The lower part of rat vibrissa hair gets more blood and is well-protected for growth.
research Segmental vitiligo with confetti-like peripheral depigmentation.
Segmental vitiligo affects hair follicle melanocytes, causing small, uniform depigmented spots.
research Ischemic onycholysis of the hands
A woman's nail separation was likely caused by poor blood flow, and a treatment for similar conditions might help.
research Immediate but Temporal Response: The Role of Distal Epithelial Cells in Wound Healing
research Histological Investigation on the Structural Aspects of Adult Brown Bears' Skin
Brown bear skin has two main layers, with the thickest skin on the back and thinnest on the belly.
research Distribution of P2X3‐immunoreactive fibers in hairy and glabrous skin of the rat
P2X3-IR fibers are widespread in rat skin and likely help detect pain.
research Expression of Type II Collagen at the Middle Stages of Chick Embryonic and Human Fetal Skin Development
research Pulling force deforms hair follicle root sheath nuclei and surrounding dermal collagen matrix differently at infundibulum, isthmus and suprabulbar regions
Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
research Features of Irradiated Skeletal Muscle on Mohs Frozen Section Examination
research Keratin intermediate filaments in the colon: guardians of epithelial homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Mechanical stiffness across skin layers in human: a pilot study
The epidermis is the stiffest skin layer.
research Formation of actin mesh structures and alpha-smooth muscle actin dynamics in fibroblasts contribute to dermal regeneration in mouse fetus
Actin and alpha-smooth muscle actin help skin heal in mouse fetuses.
research Dynamics of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Skin Homeostasis
Hair follicle development involves specific cells and genes, crucial for understanding severe skin diseases like harlequin ichthyosis.
research Location,isolation and culture of epidermal stem cells of rats in vitro
Epidermal stem cells are in hair follicle bulge regions, and isolation and culture methods are effective.
research 256 Expression patterns of the Siah genes in postnatal mouse skin
The Siah1 and Siah2 genes are active in mouse skin development and hair growth, especially right after birth.
research Histochemical studies on cutaneous stem cells in human fetal skin
Basal layer skin cells help form the epidermis and hair follicles.
research Apoptosis and keratin intermediate filaments
research Interrogating the integument: the role of the epidermis in hair induction
The epidermis is crucial for hair growth.
research Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 and Hair Follicle Regression
ICAM-1 helps regulate hair growth cycles and skin remodeling.
research Role of human type II hair keratins in intermediate filament bundling in vitro
research ILK modulates epithelial polarity and matrix formation in hair follicles
ILK is essential for proper hair follicle development and structure.
research Regionalisation of the skin
Skin varies in thickness, color, and features due to complex genetic and cellular processes.
research A highly resistant structure between cuticle and cortex of human hair
A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
research Mesenchymal Meis2 controls whisker development independently from trigeminal sensory innervation
Meis2 is essential for whisker development, independent of nerve involvement.
research The concept of the onychodermis (specialized nail mesenchyme): an embryological assessment and a comparative analysis with the hair follicle
The onychodermis helps anchor the nail bed and may aid in nail formation.