research Cultured nail keratinocytes express hard keratins characteristic of nail and hair in vivo
Lab-grown nail cells show characteristics similar to natural nail and hair.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research The keratin proteins and genes of wool and hair.
Keratin gene regulation was emerging, with a key transcription factor found to influence hair growth and gene expression.
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Putative Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Expressed in Embryonic Skin of Mice
The 4C32 gene may help in mouse skin development and differentiation.
research Ontogeny and regional variability of keratin 2e (K2e) in developing human fetal skin: a unique spatial and temporal pattern of keratin expression in development
Keratin 2e shows a unique pattern in developing fetal skin, different from other keratins.
research In vitro Keratin Expression of Hair Cells
Hair cells grown in a lab showed specific hair proteins.
research Late onset nevus comedonicus of scalp: a rare site for an uncommon condition
A rare skin condition appeared on a 19-year-old woman's scalp.
research A new staining method for visualization of keratin filaments in hair fibre cross sections.
A new method effectively visualizes keratin in hair without harsh chemicals.
research The New Keratin Nomenclature
The keratin naming system was updated to include 54 genes, especially for hair-related keratins.
research Helical twist direction in the macrofibrils of keratin fibres is left handed
Keratin fibers in hair twist left-handed.
research Irwin Freedberg: Keratins Before the Beginning
Irwin Freedberg made significant contributions to understanding keratin proteins in dermatology.
research A Unique Expression of Keratin 14 in a Subset of Trophoblast Cells
Keratin 14 is uniquely found in a specific group of placental cells.
research Production and characterization of human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
research Proteopedia entry: Coiled‐coil structure of keratins
Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
research Production of Anti-Hair Keratin Antibody and Its Characteristics: Utilization of Cow Colostrum and Milk
Cow colostrum and milk can effectively produce anti-hair keratin antibodies.
research Revisiting the significance of keratin expression in complex epithelia
Keratin gene expression helps understand different types of skin cells and their development, and should be used carefully as biological markers.
research Study on Differential Expression of Keratin Associated Protein 8-1 Gene of Different Varieties of Ovis aries in Skin and Hair Follicle
The KAP8-1 gene affects skin, hair follicle development, and wool quality in different sheep varieties.
research Clinical Findings, Cutaneous Pathology, and Response to Therapy in 21 Patients With Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans
The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
research Isolation and Characterization of a Novel Hair Follicle–Specific Gene, Hacl-1
Researchers found a new gene, hacl-1, that is active in mouse hair follicles during hair growth and may be important for hair biology.
research Trichofolliculoma: a rare variant of hair follicle hamartoma
Trichofolliculoma is a rare skin bump on the face or scalp.
research Fundamental studies on the interaction between moisture and textiles. Part X. Moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers.
Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
research Volume Changes During Water Binding to Hair Fibers
Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
research A Dispute Between the Cavendish and Caltech: The Emergence and Ubiquity of the α-Helix
The alpha-helix was confirmed as a key structure in proteins.
research Electrophoretic variation of hair proteins.
Most people have similar hair protein patterns, but a rare variant was found in two women.
research The epidermis: rising to the surface
The document concludes that recent research has improved understanding of skin diseases and the balance between cell growth and differentiation in the epidermis.
research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
research Induction of the hair growth phase in postnatal mice by localized transient expression of Sonic hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research Comparative studies of the ultrastructure of the sebaceous gland
Sebum production in sebaceous glands is similar to hair growth, involving cell development and degeneration.
research Das Trichorhinophalangealsyndrom
Trichorhinophalangeal syndrome causes hair, facial, and bone issues, with no specific treatment beyond gentle care.
research A procedure for the culture of hair follicles as functionally intact organoids
A method was developed to grow hair follicles in a lab for research on hair growth and health.