research The expanding significance of keratin intermediate filaments in normal and diseased epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin gene mutations in disorders of human skin and its appendages
Keratin gene mutations cause various skin and hair disorders, but new research offers hope for future treatments.
research Cachexia and graft-vs.-host-disease-type skin changes in keratin promoter-driven TNF alpha transgenic mice.
TNF alpha in skin cells causes weight loss, hair and fat issues, and skin inflammation in mice.
research Keratins of the human hair follicle: “Hyperproliferative” keratins consistently expressed in outer root sheath cells in vivo and in vitro
Outer root sheath cells consistently express certain keratins influenced by their environment.
research Expression of hair-related keratins in a soft epithelium: Subpopulations of human and mouse dorsal tongue keratinocytes express keratin markers for hair-, skin- and esophageal-types of differentiation
Hoxc13 is important for hair and tongue development by controlling hair keratin genes.
research Keratin expression in basal cell carcinomas
Basal cell carcinomas likely originate from hair follicle cells or stem cells.
research Chapter 2 The Human Keratin Genes and Their Differential Expression
Different keratin proteins are expressed in various epithelial cells at different stages, affecting cell structure and function.
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 Hemostatic properties and the role of cell receptor recognition in human hair keratin protein hydrogels
Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
research Human hair keratin and its-based biomaterials for biomedical applications
Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
research Tunable Keratin Hydrogels for Controlled Erosion and Growth Factor Delivery
Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
research The effect of human hair keratin hydrogel on early cellular response to sciatic nerve injury in a rat model
Human hair keratin hydrogel may aid nerve repair better than traditional methods.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research The Chicken Frizzle Feather Is Due to an α-Keratin (KRT75) Mutation That Causes a Defective Rachis
A mutation in the KRT75 gene causes frizzle feathers in chickens.
research Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21
A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
research Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles
Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
research Regulation of Keratin 9 in Nonpalmoplantar Keratinocytes by Palmoplantar Fibroblasts Through Epithelial–Mesenchymal Interactions
Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research Effect of discarded keratin-based biocomposite hydrogels on the wound healing process in vivo
Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair improve wound healing effectively.
research Keratin K15 as a Biomarker of Epidermal Stem Cells
Keratin 15 is not a reliable sole marker for identifying epidermal stem cells because it's found in various cell types.
research Chapter 3 Expression and Modification of Keratins During Terminal Differentiation of Mammalian Epidermis
Keratins change and are modified differently in skin layers and body parts.
research The Two Functional Keratin 6 Genes of Mouse Are Differentially Regulated and Evolved Independently from Their Human Orthologs
Mouse keratin 6 genes evolved independently from human ones and are regulated differently.
research Unique amino acid signatures that are evolutionarily conserved distinguish simple-type, epidermal and hair keratins
Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
research Alkylation of human hair keratin for tunable hydrogel erosion and drug delivery in tissue engineering applications
Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
research Genomic Organization, Transcriptomic Analysis, and Functional Characterization of Avian α- and β-Keratins in Diverse Feather Forms
Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
research Preparation and characterization of keratin-based biocomposite hydrogels prepared by electron beam irradiation
Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
research Angora Mouse Mutation: Altered Hair Cycle, Follicular Dystrophy, Phenotypic Maintenance of Skin Grafts, and Changes in Keratin Expression
The angora mouse mutation causes long hair and hair defects due to a gene deletion.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Prolactin—a novel neuroendocrine regulator of human keratin expressionin situ
Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.