October 2011 in “Journal of dermatology” A man with a rare skin condition and a new gene mutation developed high calcium levels due to his treatment.
105 citations
,
May 2013 in “Biomaterials” Human hair keratin hydrogel may aid nerve repair better than traditional methods.
13 citations
,
September 2009 in “Heart & Lung” Kawasaki's disease can occur in adults and should be considered with specific symptoms and high ferritin levels.
93 citations
,
July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.
1 citations
,
January 1997 in “Skin research” Hinokitiol and pantothenylethylether in hair products can cause strong allergic reactions.
February 2020 in “Definitions” KRT72 gene helps form hair.
January 2001 in “Biomedical Research” THH and PAD type III appear together early in hair growth, but deiminated THH appears later, suggesting another factor is involved.
14 citations
,
January 2015 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
31 citations
,
January 1993 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology” Potassium channel openers can boost hair growth by stimulating DNA in hair follicles.
101 citations
,
August 2001 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” A new keratin 6 type in mice explains why some mice without certain keratin genes still have normal hair and nails.
4 citations
,
January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
75 citations
,
October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mouse keratin 6 isoforms have different expression patterns in various tissues.
49 citations
,
May 1974 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
June 1999 in “Connective tissue” July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
41 citations
,
January 2015 in “Development” Atoh1 expression can create new Merkel cells in the skin.
7 citations
,
January 1988 January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
81 citations
,
September 2005 in “The American journal of pathology” Activin helps skin growth and healing mainly through stromal cells and affects keratinocytes based on its amount.
7 citations
,
April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
3 citations
,
December 2013 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratin 79 cells help form and regenerate hair canals.
February 2026 in “UiTM Institutional Repositories (Universiti Teknologi MARA)” Cis-UCA can form new compounds without enzymes, and sulphide donors reduce its UVB-induced toxicity in skin cells.
29 citations
,
February 2001 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A specific DNA region controls skin cell gene expression by working with certain proteins.
15 citations
,
January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
62 citations
,
January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
January 2017 in “대한미용학회지” The cuticle layer in hair follicles thickens during keratinization due to incomplete cytosol loss.
28 citations
,
April 1988 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
8 citations
,
December 2009 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Researchers found a new mutation in the FERMT1 gene in a Spanish family with Kindler syndrome.
40 citations
,
September 2004 in “Biomacromolecules” The Glu413Lys mutation in keratin affects hair stability, while Glu413Asp does not.