research Co-option of Hair Follicle Keratins into Amelogenesis Is Associated with the Evolution of Prismatic Enamel: A Hypothesis
Hair follicle keratin may have been used in tooth enamel evolution.
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900-930 / 1000+ resultsresearch Identification and sequence analysis of the keratin-associated protein 24‐1 (KAP24-1) gene homologue in sheep
The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.
research Developmental Genetics of Color Pattern Establishment in Cats
Gene expression, especially Dkk4, is key to cat color patterns.
research Dual role of laminin‑511 in regulating melanocyte migration and differentiation
Laminin-511 is essential for proper melanocyte movement and development in mice.
research Hair Keratin: Composition, Structure and Biogenesis
research 144 Deciphering the role of the hexosamine pathway in skin homeostasis
The hexosamine pathway helps protect skin cells from stress and may improve skin and hair health.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Effect of a keratin coupling agent on the mechanical properties of a bovine hair-thermoplastic starch composite
Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
research Mutation detection of type II hair cortex keratin gene KRT86 in a Chinese Han family with congenital monilethrix
A specific gene mutation in KRT86 is linked to hair disorder in a Chinese Han family.
research Hair
Hair grows from living roots, is made of dead keratin, and goes through growth, rest, and shedding stages.
research The hair cycle
The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
research The transcription elongation factors Spt4 and Spt6 promote dermal adipocyte differentiation
Spt4 and Spt6 are essential for fat cell development.
research The hair cycle
The document concludes that the hair cycle is a complex process involving growth, regression, and rest phases, regulated by various molecular signals.
research Self-Assembly of Solubilized Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
research Characters of KRT80 and its roles in neoplasms diseases
KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research BMP-FGF Signaling Axis Mediates Wnt-Induced Epidermal Stratification in Developing Mammalian Skin
Wnt signaling is essential for forming the skin's spinous layer through a BMP-FGF pathway.
research The regulatory role of the tetrapeptide A cSDKP in skin and hair physiology and the prevention of ageing effects in these tissues – a potential cosmetic role
AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
research Experimental study on the compatibility and degradation of human hair keratin bridging for peripheral nerve defects
Human hair keratin is a promising material for nerve repair.
research cDermo-1 misexpression induces dense dermis, feathers, and scales
cDermo-1 causes dense skin, feathers, and scales in chickens.
research Porous gradient hydrogel promotes skin regeneration by angiogenesis
The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
research The relationship between keratin 18 and epithelial-derived tumors: as a diagnostic marker, prognostic marker, and its role in tumorigenesis
Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
research Rational design of keratin nanoparticles utilizing diverse hair protein fractions for controlled drug release
Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
research Integument pattern formation involves genetic and epigenetic controls: feather arrays simulated by digital hormone models.
Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
research [An immunohistochemical study on the normal human anagen hair and hair follicle using anti-hair keratin monoclonal antibodies (HKN-5, HKN-6, HKN-7 and HKN-8)].
research Morphology and Properties of Hair
Hair is made of strong keratin fibers that protect against the environment.
research Identification of hair shaft progenitors that create a niche for hair pigmentation
Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
research 277 HPV8 E6 induced STAT3 activation leads to hair follicle junctional zone keratinocyte stem cell proliferation and expansion in actinic keratoses
HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.
research High-voltage Electron Microscopy and 3-D reconstruction of human hair fiber ultrastructure
The research provided a detailed view of the non-keratinous parts of human hair fibers.
research Analysis on the maintenance mechanisms of human interfollicular epidermal stem cell and their niche
Epidermal stem cells use integrin β1 and α6 as markers and CD271+ cells help maintain skin health and heal wounds.