research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
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research Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair (vol 8, pg 241, 2008)
research Isolation and Molecular Cloning of Epidermal- and Hair Follicle-Specific Peptidylarginine Deiminase (Type III) from Rat
PAD type III enzyme is specific to rat skin and hair follicles.
research Induction of Hard Keratin Expression in Non-Nail-Matrical Keratinocytes by Nail-Matrical Fibroblasts through Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interactions
Nail-matrical fibroblasts can make non-nail cells produce hard keratin, useful for nail repair.
research Transglutaminase Activity Is Conserved in Stratified Epithelia and Skin Appendages of Mammals and Birds
Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
research The use of keratin biomaterials derived from human hair for the promotion of rapid regeneration of peripheral nerves
Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
research Anti‐keratin Monoclonal Antibody against Basal Cell Epithelioma Keratin: BKN‐1
BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
research Kératose pilaire
Keratosis pilaris causes small skin bumps, mainly in women, and treatments offer only temporary relief.
research Mouse hair keratin cDNA: Implications and sequences
Scientists identified and cloned specific keratin proteins in mouse hair.
research 570 DNA dioxygenases Tet1/2/3 control cell differentiation in the hair follicle keratinocytes via modulating the activity of BMP signaling pathway
Tet1/2/3 enzymes affect hair follicle cell development by influencing BMP signaling.
research Novel Quinazoline Derivative Induces Differentiation of Keratinocytes and Enhances Skin Barrier Functions against Th2 Cytokine-Mediated Signaling
SH-340 may improve skin barrier and help treat atopic dermatitis.
research Keratinocyte-specific ablation of the NF-κB regulatory protein A20 (TNFAIP3) reveals a role in the control of epidermal homeostasis
A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
research Hyaluronidase Modulates Inflammatory Response and Accelerates the Cutaneous Wound Healing
Hyaluronidase speeds up wound healing and reduces inflammation.
research Novel PLCL nanofibrous/keratin hydrogel bilayer wound dressing for skin wound repair
The new wound dressing promotes cell growth and healing, absorbs wound fluids well, and is biocompatible.
research Selective photothermolysis to target sebaceous glands: Theoretical estimation of parameters and preliminary results using a free electron laser
Selective photothermolysis can target sebaceous glands and may treat acne effectively.
research ROS-Degradable Polythioketal Urethane Foam Dressings to Promote Porcine Skin Wound Repair
A special foam called EG7 PTK-UR helps heal skin wounds better than other similar materials, working as well as a top-rated product and better than a polyester foam.
research Expression of Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin in Calcium-Induced Keratinocyte Differentiation
NGAL may help maintain skin balance and is linked to skin disorders and cancers.
research Hard alpha-keratin degradation inside a tissue under high flux X-ray synchrotron micro-beam: A multi-scale time-resolved study
High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
research Keratin pattern in hyperkeratotic and ulcerated gastric pars oesophagea in pigs
Epithelial proliferation and hyperkeratosis are linked to gastric ulcers in pigs.
research Matriptase: Potent Proteolysis on the Cell Surface
Matriptase is crucial for skin, hair, and immune cell health, and its imbalance can lead to cancer.
research Recovery effects of active oxygen scavengers on murine hair follicle-derived keratinocyte proliferation suppressed by androgen
Active oxygen scavengers can reverse the suppression of hair cell growth caused by androgens.
research Photodynamic therapy for hair removal
Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue and a laser effectively destroys hair follicles better than traditional laser hair removal.
research Trichohyalin: Purification from Porcine Tongue Epithelium and Characterization of the Native Protein
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
research The HOXC13-controlled expression of early hair keratin genes in the human hair follicle does not involve TALE proteins MEIS and PREP as cofactors
research Tyrosine kinase Inhibitors in Dermatology: A Systemic Review
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors show promise in treating some skin diseases but their definitive role in dermatology is still unclear.
research Eczema-Like Psoriasiform Skin Reaction Related to Brazilian Keratin Treatment
Brazilian keratin treatment can cause skin reactions like eczema.
research STUDY ON EXTRACTION OF L-CYSTINE BY ACID-HYDROLYSIS OF HAIRS
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 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.