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August 2004 in “The FASEB Journal” Mice with human skin protein K8 had more skin problems and cancer.
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January 2025 Erk signaling helps zebrafish fins regrow to the right size by using memory of the original size.
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December 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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October 1989 in “Genomics” Type I keratin genes are closely linked to the rex locus on mouse chromosome 11, affecting hair development.
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
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January 1993 in “DNA sequence” KRT2.13 gene is similar to KRT2.9 but not expressed in hair follicles.
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December 2021 in “Proteins” Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
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January 1984 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” March 2016 in “Experimental Dermatology” EGFR helps hair follicles transition properly by controlling Stathmin levels.
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April 2013 in “Stem cells” LGR5 helps maintain corneal cell characteristics and prevents unwanted changes by controlling specific cell signaling pathways.
November 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.
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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.
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Mathematical modeling helps understand and predict the MAPK cell signaling pathway.
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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.
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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.
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June 2013 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Understanding EGFR's role in skin is crucial for better treatments and managing side effects.
January 2012 in “Heilongjiang xumu shouyi” EGF and KGF affect wool fineness in Gansu alpine Merino sheep.
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August 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Potassium changes lead root hair growth, with calcium and other factors regulating the process.
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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
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June 2001 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
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May 2008 in “Biological Chemistry” Human tissue kallikreins help regulate skin barrier functions and affect skin health.
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December 2013 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.
May 2025 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Jawless vertebrates have teeth proteins similar to those in mammalian hair and nails.
Using Arabidopsis thaliana to produce KGF-2 is a promising, cost-effective method for hair growth and wound healing products.
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June 1993 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” The human K5 promoter controls specific gene expression in skin cells, with key regulatory elements near the TATA box.
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June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mice with extra human KLK14 had hair and skin problems, including weaker cell bonds and inflammation, linked to Netherton syndrome.
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January 2012 in “Developmental Biology” EGFR signaling is essential for ear cell regeneration in both birds and mammals.
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October 1998 in “Genomics” Mouse keratin 6 genes evolved independently from human ones and are regulated differently.