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.
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300-330 / 1000+ resultsresearch 1392 Activation of Id2 gene regulatory network ruling quiescence of hair follicle stem cells
Id2 gene helps keep hair follicle stem cells inactive.
research Identification and Characterization of a Novel Lysophosphatidic Acid Receptor, p2y5/LPA6
p2y5, now called LPA6, is a receptor important for human hair growth.
research K15 & Id3 expression in intact and regenerating adult vibrissae rodent hair follicles
K15 and Id3 are important in hair follicle regeneration, with K15 increasing in early stages and Id3 responding later.
research 567 Skin aging and carcinogenesis mechanisms by focusing on the stem cell competitive dynamics
Skin aging and cancer development are influenced by the competition between stem cells.
research Overexpression of HE4/WFDC2 gene in mice leads to keratitis and corneal opacity
Overexpression of the HE4 gene in mice causes eye inflammation and cloudiness.
research 1438 KLF4 maintains hair follicle stem cell quiescence
KLF4 is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells inactive.
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 Identification of Novel Mutations in Basic Hair Keratins hHb1 and hHb6 in Monilethrix: Implications for Protein Structure and Clinical Phenotype
New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
research Structure-guided PEGylated fibroblast growth factor 2 variants accelerate wound healing with improved stability
Compound 6 is a promising candidate for better wound healing.
research Protein kinase Akt2/PKBβ is involved in blastomere proliferation of preimplantation mouse embryos
Akt2 protein is essential for normal cell division in early mouse embryos.
research 606 Connecting signaling dynamics with cell fates in live mice
Stem cells control their future role by changing ERK signal timing, affecting tissue regeneration and cancer.
research 918 Skin morphogenesis by coupling biochemical-bioelectric signals: Calcium oscillations coordinate dermal cell movement by epidermis-derived SHH signaling during feather bud orientation
Calcium signals and SHH guide the direction of feather growth in chicken skin.
research Mice humanised for the EGF receptor display hypomorphic phenotypes in skin, bone and heart
Mice with human-like EGFR had growth issues, skin defects, heart problems, and unusual bone development.
research Apoptosis and keratin intermediate filaments
research A new mutation in the type II hair cortex keratin hHb1 involved in the inherited hair disorder monilethrix
A new mutation in the hHb1 keratin gene is linked to the hair disorder monilethrix.
research Bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) transactivates Dlx3 through Smad1 and Smad4: alternative mode for Dlx3 induction in mouse keratinocytes
BMP-2 activates the Dlx3 gene in mouse skin cells, important for hair and skin development.
research Cloning and sequence analysis of KAP 6.1 gene in Xinjiang fine-wool sheep
Researchers cloned a gene from Xinjiang fine-wool sheep, finding it very similar to other sheep and somewhat similar to goats, humans, and rabbits.
research Keratin Biomaterials Activate Schwann Cells via Integrin‐Mediated Signaling and Promote Regeneration of Large Peripheral Nerve Defects in a Rabbit Model
Keratin biomaterials from human hair help nerve regeneration by activating Schwann cells.
research Hemidesmosomes and Notch signaling regulate epidermal differentiation via delamination
Hemidesmosomes and Notch signaling help skin cells mature by moving them to the outer layer.
research Type II Keratins Are Phosphorylated on a Unique Motif during Stress and Mitosis in Tissues and Cultured Cells
Type II keratins are uniquely phosphorylated during stress and mitosis, affecting their structure and function.
research 478 Mutation-specific siRNA Knockdown of GJB2 − Potential gene therapy for Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness Syndrome
Targeted siRNA therapy may be a promising treatment for KID syndrome by reducing mutant gene expression and improving cell communication.
research CLK1 and its Effects on Skin Stem Cell Differentiation
CLK1 is needed for skin cells to become epidermal cells but not sebocytes.
research Single-cell transcriptomics defines keratinocyte differentiation in avian scutate scales
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
research Role of BK channels and Kv4.2 channels in the electrophysiological properties of Merkel cells in rat whisker hair follicles
BK and Kv4.2 channels help Merkel cells in rat whiskers sense touch.
research hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, Two Novel Human High Sulfur Keratin-Associated Proteins are Expressed in the Hair Follicle Cortex
Two new proteins, hKAP1.6 and hKAP1.7, are found in the hair follicle cortex.
research 441 RPGRIP1L facilitates desmosomal adhesion through suppressing PKCβII-mediated desmoglein endocytosis: Implication in pemphigus
RPGRIP1L helps skin cells stick together by blocking PKCβII, which can prevent skin blistering like in pemphigus.
research Fast Motions in 5 Alpha Reductase and Its Impact on Enzyme Kinetics
Efficient enzyme function relies on specific residue interactions and structural coordination.
research The KRAB domain zinc finger protein, Zfp157 , is expressed in multiple tissues during mouse embryogenesis and in specific cells in adult mammary gland and skin
Zfp157 is active in many mouse tissues during development and in specific adult cells.
research Esrp1-Regulated Splicing of Arhgef11 Isoforms Is Required for Epithelial Tight Junction Integrity
The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.