130 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
79 citations
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October 1998 in “Genomics” Mouse keratin 6 genes evolved independently from human ones and are regulated differently.
32 citations
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April 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
February 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” KRDQN effectively predicts adverse drug reactions with high accuracy and clear explanations.
January 2009 in “ScholarlyCommons (University of Pennsylvania)” The P133R mutation in AKR1D1 enzyme causes harmful bile acid buildup, explaining related health issues.
May 2006 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 17 is crucial for cell growth in wound healing by aiding protein synthesis.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” DS-2325a is safe and well-tolerated, supporting further development for Netherton Syndrome treatment.
38 citations
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December 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Keratin patterns in hair follicles help understand hair growth and potential hair and nail disorders.
25 citations
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August 2020 in “Experimental eye research/Experimental Eye Research” Different types of cells in the eye express specific keratins at various stages of development.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
January 1975 in “NJEA Review” The drug showed promise in treating renal cell carcinoma with manageable side effects.
9 citations
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September 2019 in “PLoS ONE” K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
35 citations
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October 2002 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The research cloned keratin 7 genes from humans, mice, and marsupials, found similarities between human and mouse genes, and discovered new areas of K7 expression in mice.
46 citations
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November 1998 in “Experimental Cell Research” K15 gene is mainly active in the basal layers of hair follicles and epithelia, aiding early skin cell development.
3 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” The new keratin film without KAPs stains better and could help study keratin functions.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” 101 citations
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August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A new keratin 6 type in mice explains why some mice without certain keratin genes still have normal hair and nails.
4 citations
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” NKIRAS2 can suppress certain skin tumors but its effect on cancer varies with context and expression level.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
6 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of dermatological science” Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
November 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” MOF controls skin development by regulating genes for mitochondria and cilia.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A KLK5 inhibitor effectively improved skin symptoms in a mouse model of Netherton Syndrome.
January 2005 in “Fuzhou daxue xuebao. Ziran kexue ban” The method is quick and effective for testing steroid 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors.
45 citations
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
August 2023 in “Journal of Health and Beauty” K-30 treatment restores protein and weight in damaged hair, making it similar to healthy hair.
50 citations
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July 2008 in “British Journal of Dermatology” 27 citations
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
87 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Higher keratin protein levels are important for the wool's shine in Magra sheep.