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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
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October 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 17 is important for skin development and may help define skin cell types.
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
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February 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.
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January 2024 in “Immune Network” IL-15 is key for T cell function and could help improve treatments for immune-related diseases.
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
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January 2000 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Different parts of the nail express different keratins, showing unique patterns of differentiation.
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June 2017 in “Stem cell investigation” Stem cells from hair follicles can safely treat hair loss.
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September 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The study found that bioengineered hair follicles work when using cells from the same species but have issues when combining human and mouse cells.
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September 2017 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” A special hydrogel helps heal skin without scars and regrows hair.
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September 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Cell division orientation varies by body site and is linked to epidermal thickness and cell density.
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August 2016 in “Current opinion in genetics & development” Organs like hair follicles can renew themselves in complex ways, adapting to different needs and environments.
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December 2011 in “Cell Transplantation” Researchers successfully grew human hair follicle cells that could potentially lead to new hair loss treatments.
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February 2025 in “Notulae Scientia Biologicae” Optimized emulgels with Levofloxacin effectively treat eye infections with prolonged drug release and safety.
February 2023 in “Sibirskij onkologičeskij žurnal” Chemotherapy often causes hair loss in cancer patients, affecting their mental health, but scalp cooling can help prevent it.
June 2021 in “Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research” Rice water and hibiscus can help improve hair health and growth.
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March 2019 in “Archives animal breeding/Archiv für Tierzucht” The KRTAP15-1 gene affects cashmere fiber thickness in goats.
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February 2010 in “Molecular biology reports” KAP7.1 and KAP8.2 genes are crucial for cashmere quality in goats.
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April 1999 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Keratin 2e shows a unique pattern in developing fetal skin, different from other keratins.
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September 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Keratin 75 is important for fast wound healing and works with SOX2 and the LINC complex to help skin cells move and repair damage.
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May 1996 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 19 helps identify skin stem cells, with its presence varying by body location, age, and culture stage.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
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August 2021 in “International journal of scientific research in science and technology” The polyherbal hair oil promotes hair growth, reduces hair loss, and is safe to use.
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December 1998 in “British Journal of Cancer” Truncated hHb1 keratin may play a role in breast cancer cell transformation.
July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” IL-15 helps maintain hair growth and protects the immune status of hair follicles.
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February 2013 in “PeerJ” Activating cannabinoid receptor 1 reduces certain keratin levels, potentially aiding psoriasis treatment.
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May 1998 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Basal cell carcinoma shows keratin patterns similar to undifferentiated hair follicle cells.