2 citations
,
August 2022 in “Animals” Different versions of the KRTAP6-2 gene in goats can lead to thinner cashmere fibers.
6 citations
,
April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
April 2026 in “Cellular and Molecular Immunology” SPT6 prevents excessive skin inflammation by blocking a feedback loop.
92 citations
,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
25 citations
,
September 1995 in “Biochemistry and Cell Biology” High levels of human keratin 16 in mice cause skin lesions and abnormal skin development.
28 citations
,
August 1992 in “Differentiation” A new pair of mouse keratins, 65 kD and 48 kD, are found in specific skin areas and are linked to a unique skin differentiation type.
3 citations
,
August 2018 in “Journal of Structural Biology” KAP8.1 protein is crucial for hair structure and interacts with keratin 85.
52 citations
,
May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
56 citations
,
January 1977
12 citations
,
January 2014 in “Cell structure and function” Different combinations of human hair keratins affect how hair fibers form.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Jasmine extract helps skin cell growth and makes artificial skin thicker, especially when used with skin-derived precursors.
87 citations
,
November 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 221 citations
,
June 1992 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Interleukin 6 may help protect skin without causing inflammation.
34 citations
,
January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
5 citations
,
January 2022 in “Scientific reports” The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
232 citations
,
July 1995 in “Nature Genetics” 15 citations
,
January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.
46 citations
,
May 1995 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific gene region can control targeted and responsive gene expression in mice, useful for skin disorder treatments.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
2 citations
,
August 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Nuclear shape and chromatin changes affect gene expression in skin cell differentiation.
40 citations
,
February 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” 6 citations
,
August 1937 in “Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry”
30 citations
,
April 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
January 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” IGF2BP3 gene is up-regulated in keloid patients, suggesting potential targets for treatment.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
22 citations
,
October 1996 in “Dermatologic clinics” Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The protein DDX6 helps keep skin cells renewing properly by controlling the production of certain other proteins and breaking down those that cause cells to mature too quickly.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Dkk4 protein helps control how hair grows and its arrangement.