research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
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research Androgenetic Alopecia in Women: A Narrative Review of Pathophysiology, Clinical Evaluation, and Treatments
Spironolactone is effective for treating female hair loss, with new treatments like clascoterone showing promise.
research Differences in Self-Reported Stress Versus. Hair and Nail Cortisol Among Adolescent and Young Adult Males
Hair and nail cortisol levels can show long-term stress in young males.
research The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
research Kartogenin regulates hair growth and hair cycling transition
Kartogenin may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth and extending the hair growth phase.
research In vivo alteration of the keratin 17 gene in hair follicles by oligonucleotide‐directed gene targeting
Altering the keratin 17 gene in mice hair follicles caused temporary hair issues, but changes were minimal and short-lived.
research In vitro skin permeation of hinokitiol loaded in vesicles composed of behenyltrimethylammonium chloride and stearic acid
Vesicles made of behenyltrimethylammonium chloride and stearic acid can triple the skin absorption of hinokitiol, which may help with hair growth.
research KGS1 Kamishoyosangoshimotsuto Extract Tablets Improved Skin Condition and Hair Properties
KGS1 tablets improved skin and hair health.
research A Novel Epithelial Keratin, hK6irs1, is Expressed Differentially in All Layers of the Inner Root Sheath, Including Specialized Huxley Cells (Flügelzellen) of the Human Hair Follicle
A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research A WWP2–PTEN–KLF5 signaling axis regulates odontoblast differentiation and dentinogenesis in mice
WWP2 is crucial for tooth development in mice.
research Correlation and regression analysis of the KRT27 and ELOVL4 genes in cashmere fineness and other production performances in Liaoning cashmere goats
Certain gene combinations improve cashmere quality and production in Liaoning goats.
research Assessment of markers expressed in human hair follicles according to different skin regions
Different body parts have varying levels of certain hair follicle markers.
research Special collection on inward rectifying K+ channels
Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
research Safe and easy hair transplantation utilizing KD spreader
The KD spreader makes hair transplants safer and easier, especially for beginners, by reducing damage to hair follicles.
research Increased expression of keratin 16 causes anomalies in cytoarchitecture and keratinization in transgenic mouse skin.
Too much keratin 16 in mice skin causes abnormal skin thickening and structure.
research Altered expression of keratin 14 in lesional epidermis of autoimmune skin diseases
Keratin 14 may be an autoantigen in autoimmune skin diseases.
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 De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research Modulating Aging and Aging-related Symptoms Using Endogenous Small Molecules
A molecule called α-ketobutyrate was found to extend lifespan and improve aging-related symptoms in worms and mice by activating certain cellular pathways and may help develop anti-aging treatments for humans.
research K15 promoter-driven enforced expression of NKIRAS exhibits tumor suppressive activity against the development of DMBA/TPA-induced skin tumors
NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
research 726 The Wnt-inhibitor Dkk4 is required for primary hair follicle induction and patterning
Dkk4 is necessary for the initial development and arrangement of hair follicles.
research Lineage commitment of dermal fibroblast progenitors is controlled by Kdm6b‐mediated chromatin demethylation
Kdm6b is crucial for skin cell differentiation.
research A Group of Type I Keratin Genes on Human Chromosome 17: Characterization and Expression
Only one of the two K16 genes on chromosome 17 makes a functional protein for keratin filaments.
research Unusual progression of renal cell carcinoma with carcinomatosis peritoneii and Krukenberg tumour and alopecia with sunitinib therapy in young female
A young woman with kidney cancer experienced rare hair loss from a cancer drug and unusual cancer spread, suggesting early drug treatment might reduce spread and prolong survival.
research The New Keratin Nomenclature
The keratin naming system was updated to include 54 genes, especially for hair-related keratins.
research The N‑K Healing Series: Complete Geometric Restoration for Wounds, Pain, and Burns PAIN-GM1, REGEN-GM1, and BURN-GM1 — Complete Geometric Analysis Using N‑K Universal Computer, 1 Million Virtual Injuries Simulated, 100% Accuracy Comparison with Mainstream Medicine — Why Current Treatments Fail and How N‑K Geometry Succeeds
N-K Geometric Medicine heals wounds, pain, and burns better and faster than current treatments, without side effects.
research The N‑K Healing Series: Complete Geometric Restoration for Wounds, Pain, and Burns PAIN-GM1, REGEN-GM1, and BURN-GM1 — Complete Geometric Analysis Using N‑K Universal Computer, 1 Million Virtual Injuries Simulated, 100% Accuracy Comparison with Mainstream Medicine — Why Current Treatments Fail and How N‑K Geometry Succeeds
N-K Geometric Medicine heals wounds, pain, and burns better and faster than current treatments, without side effects.
research Identification of the Rat Rex Mutation as a 7-bp Deletion at Splicing Acceptor Site of the Krt71 Gene
A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
research Hair Growth Promoting and Anticancer Effects of p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1) Inhibitors Isolated from Different Parts of Alpinia zerumbet
Compounds from Alpinia zerumbet may help with hair regrowth and cancer treatment by targeting PAK1.
research Exploiting the Keratin 17 Gene Promoter To Visualize Live Cells in Epithelial Appendages of Mice
A specific gene segment can make mouse skin cells glow, helping study hair growth and gene effects.