research Keratins: the hair shaft's backbone revealed
Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
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research Sacituzumab tirumotecan (sac-TMT/MK-2870/SKB264): a novel antibody–drug conjugate in breast cancer
Sacituzumab tirumotecan shows promise in treating breast cancer with manageable side effects.
research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
research Morphologic and molecular characterization of two novel Krt71 (Krt2-6g) mutations: Krt71 rco12 and Krt71 rco13
research Kerion Type of Tinea Capitis Treated with Double Pulse Dose Terbinafine
Double pulse dose terbinafine effectively treats kerion type of tinea capitis.
research A rare case of coinfection with white piedra and pediculosis capitis
A woman had a rare infection of both white piedra and head lice, which improved after 10 weeks of antifungal treatment.
research Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair
KRTAP genes evolved early in mammals, leading to diverse hair traits.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research Cutaneous Adverse Events of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Endocrine Tumors: Clinical Features, Mechanisms, and Management Strategies
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors for endocrine tumors often cause skin issues, requiring early management and treatment adjustments.
research DERMATOPHYTOSIS CAUSED BY TRICHOPHYTON SPP. IN A LOCAL KITTEN
The kitten's skin condition improved significantly after 4 weeks of treatment.
research Herding Practices in the Keriya Valley (Xinjiang, China) During the Bronze and Iron Ages Using Stable Isotopic Analysis of Animal Hair
Ancient herders in the Keriya Valley fed their animals mainly C3 plants, with some C4 plant feeding possibly due to herd movement or seasonal changes.
research A novel point mutation of keratin 17 (KRT17) in a Japanese family with pachyonychia congenita type 2: an RNA-based genetic analysis using a single hair bulb
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 Multiple desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas with ossification and cholesterol deposition
A man had rare skin tumors with bone formation and cholesterol deposits.
research Cornification in reptilian epidermis occurs through the deposition of keratin‐associated beta‐proteins (beta‐keratins) onto a scaffold of intermediate filament keratins
Reptile skin hardens by layering beta-proteins on keratin.
research A Novel Type II Cytokeratin, mK6irs, is Expressed in the Huxley and Henle Layers of the Mouse Inner Root Sheath
A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
research Keratins 1 and 10 or homologues as regular constituents of inner root sheath and cuticle cells in the human hair follicle.
Keratins K1 and K10 are found in the inner root sheath and cuticle of human hair follicles.
research Ultrastructural localization of hair keratin homologs in the claw of the lizard Anolis carolinensis
Lizard claws have hair-like keratins similar to those in mammals.
research Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: case description
An 80-year-old woman with Cronkhite-Canada syndrome had multiple polyps and symptoms like diarrhea, hair loss, nail issues, and dark skin.
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
research Skin manifestations of chronic kidney disease
People with advanced chronic kidney disease often have skin problems, which can be treated with various medications and procedures to improve their quality of life.
research Keratoacanthoma and other types of squamous cell carcinoma with crateriform architecture: Classification and identification
Keratoacanthoma and some squamous cell carcinomas are linked to hair follicles, while others are not.
research The Proteins of Normal and Aberrant Hair Keratins
Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
research Xenobiotics in Vitro: The Influence ofL -Cystine, Pantothenat, and Miliacin on Metabolic and Proliferative Capacity of Keratinocytes
L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin together significantly boost keratinocyte growth and metabolism.
research Sebaceous carcinoma arising at a chronic candidiasis skin lesion of a patient with keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness (KID) syndrome
A man with KID syndrome developed a rare cancer in a long-term skin infection.
research In vivo microautoradiography of [3H]1,24(OH)2D3 (tacalcitol) following topical application to normal rats and in vitro metabolism in human keratinocytes
Topical tacalcitol can treat psoriasis by acting directly on skin cells.
research Two cases of scalp white piedra caused byTrichosporon ovoides
Scalp white piedra can be treated with oral itraconazole and topical ketoconazole.
research Spiny Hyperkeratotic Projections on the Face and Extremities of a Kidney Transplant Recipient—Quiz Case
A kidney transplant patient developed pink skin bumps with spiny centers on her face and limbs.