research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Targeting of Smoothened for therapeutic gain
Targeting the Smoothened receptor shows promise for treating certain cancers.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Improved health-span and lifespan in mtDNA mutator mice treated with the mitochondrially targeted antioxidant SkQ1
SkQ1 antioxidant improved health and lifespan in mice.
research Endogenous/exogenous stimuli‐responsive smart hydrogels for diabetic wound healing
Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.
research Regulation of stem cell function by protein ubiquitylation
Protein ubiquitylation is crucial for controlling stem cell functions and could be targeted for cancer treatment.
research Krtap16, Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13
Hoxc13 regulates specific hair protein genes on mouse chromosome 16.
research Immunoregulatory Effects of Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cell Exosomes in Mouse Model of Autoimmune Alopecia Areata
MDSC-Exo can treat autoimmune alopecia areata and promote hair regrowth in mice.
research Against the Rules: Human Keratin K80
Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
research An Autophagy-Related Kinase Is Essential for the Symbiotic Relationship between Phaseolus vulgaris and Both Rhizobia and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi
A specific enzyme is crucial for the bean plant's relationship with certain beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.
research Remodeling of Root Growth Under Combined Arsenic and Hypoxia Stress Is Linked to Nutrient Deprivation
Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
research Transglutaminase 3: The Involvement in Epithelial Differentiation and Cancer
TGM3 is important for skin and hair structure and may help diagnose cancer.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Putative Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Expressed in Embryonic Skin of Mice
The 4C32 gene may help in mouse skin development and differentiation.
research Human scalp hair as a thermoregulatory adaptation
Tightly curled scalp hair helps reduce heat from the sun, protecting against overheating.
research Wanted, dead and alive: Why a multidisciplinary approach is needed to unlock hair treatment potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.
research Fibroblasts: Immunomodulatory factors in refractory diabetic wound healing
Fibroblasts are important in healing diabetic wounds, but high sugar levels can harm their function and slow down the healing process.
research Therapeutic effects of stem cells in different body systems, a novel method that is yet to gain trust: A comprehensive review
Stem cell therapy is promising for treating various health conditions, but more research is needed to understand its full potential and address challenges.
research Injectable Biomimetic Gels for Biomedical Applications
Injectable biomimetic gels can help heal tissues and deliver drugs but need improvements in strength and delivery.
research SOX9 in organogenesis: shared and unique transcriptional functions
SOX9 is essential for the development of various organs and hair follicles.
research Proteolysis‐Targeting Chimera (PROTAC): Current Applications and Future Directions
PROTACs offer new ways to treat hard-to-target diseases, with promising drugs for cancer in advanced trials.
research Advances in precise cell manipulation
Precise cell manipulation technologies are advancing but still face challenges in improving accuracy for medical use.
research Expression of Signaling Components in Embryonic Eyelid Epithelium
Eyelid cells share signaling components but differ in pathway activity.
research Exploring extracellular vesicles as novel therapeutic agents for intervertebral disc degeneration: delivery, applications, and mechanisms
Extracellular vesicles may help prevent and repair spine disc degeneration.
research Resident macrophages of the lung and liver: The guardians of our tissues
Lung and liver macrophages protect our tissues and their dysfunction can cause various diseases.
research Tissue Engineering and Regeneration of the Human Hair Follicle in Androgenetic Alopecia: Literature Review
Tissue engineering could be a future solution for hair loss, but it's currently expensive, complex, and hard to apply in real-world treatments.
research “Structural imprinting” of the cutaneous immune effector function
Loricrin affects skin immune function and homeostasis.
research Regulation of stem cell fate by HSPGs: implication in hair follicle cycling
HSPGs help control stem cell behavior, affecting hair growth and offering a target for hair loss treatments.
research Chitosan-Based Scaffolds Incorporated with Silver Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Infected Wounds
Chitosan scaffolds with silver nanoparticles effectively treat infected wounds and promote faster healing.
research Biostimulatory Action of a Plant-Derived Protein Hydrolysate on Morphological Traits, Photosynthetic Parameters, and Mineral Composition of Two Basil Cultivars Grown Hydroponically under Variable Electrical Conductivity
A plant protein biostimulant improved growth, photosynthesis, and nutrient content in hydroponically grown basil.