research The naked truth: Sphynx and Devon Rex cat breed mutations in KRT71
Sphynx cats are hairless and Devon Rex cats have curly hair due to specific genetic mutations.
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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 2,3,7,8‐Tetrachlorodibenzo‐p‐dioxin causes an increase in protein kinases growth hepatic associated with epidermal factor receptor in the plasma membrane
TCDD reduces EGF receptors in the liver, affecting growth and development.
research Krox20 in epithelial and glial stem cells and their niches
Krox20 is important for cell differentiation in the brain and hair follicles.
research Author response: Interplay of opposing fate choices stalls oncogenic growth in murine skin epithelium
The balance between cell renewal and differentiation controls the growth of cancerous cells in mouse skin.
research CBL1‐CIPK26‐mediated phosphorylation enhances activity of the NADPH oxidase RBOHC, but is dispensable for root hair growth
A specific protein complex increases the activity of a plant enzyme, but this action is not required for plant root hair growth.
research Generating mouse models of degenerative diseases using Cre/lox-mediated in vivo mosaic cell ablation
The study created a mouse model to mimic degenerative diseases for testing tissue repair and new therapies.
research A novel point mutation of keratin 17 (KRT17) in a Japanese family with pachyonychia congenita type 2: an RNA-based genetic analysis using a single hair bulb
research Cytoplasmic Ca2+ concentrations in intact Merkel cells of an isolated, functioning rat sinus hair preparation
research Dermatopathia Pigmentosa Reticularis: Report of a New Cases and Literature Review
DPR can show different hair characteristics, as seen in two brothers with normal hair.
research Release systems based on self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with a signal sequence which improves wound healing processes
Self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with bioactive peptides significantly improve wound healing.
research Curly : a new hair defect mutation in the SELH/bc mouse strain
The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.
research Pure Hair‐Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia: Expanding the HOXC13 Genotypic Spectrum
research Re-Assessing K15 as an Epidermal Stem Cell Marker
research 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) Affects Keratin 1 and Keratin 17 Gene Expression and Differentially Induces Keratinization in Hairless Mouse Skin
research A protein kinase target of a PDK1 signalling pathway is involved in root hair growth in Arabidopsis
AGC2-1 protein is essential for root hair growth in Arabidopsis.
research 329 In vitro co-culture models of merkel cell-neurite complex in touch domes
The study concluded that the developed models are effective for studying hair growth mechanisms and testing new treatments.
research 702 dsRNA induces ectopic KRT9 expression via WNT/β-catenin-mediated signaling
Double-stranded RNA activates a pathway that causes a skin protein to be expressed in the wrong place.
research A Homozygous Frameshift Mutation in theHOXC13Gene Underlies Pure Hair and Nail Ectodermal Dysplasia in a Syrian Family
A mutation in the HOXC13 gene causes hair and nail problems in a Syrian family.
research Novel compound heterozygous mutations in thedesmoplakingene cause hair shaft abnormalities and culminate in lethal cardiomyopathy
Mutations in the desmoplakin gene can cause hair problems and deadly heart disease.
research A doxycycline- and light-inducible Cre recombinase mouse model for optogenetic genome editing
The DiLiCre mouse model is an effective tool for precise genome editing using light.
research Modulating mechanosensory afferent excitability by an atypical mG luR
A compound named ZCZ90 can increase muscle spindle firing, potentially helping treat muscle spasms and hypertension.
research 169 TEDAR, a skin-specific long non-coding RNA, orchestrates the late epidermal differentiation program in the human epidermis
TEDAR is crucial for skin cell differentiation and barrier formation.
research Generation of Cashmere Goats Carrying an EDAR Gene Mutant Using CRISPR-Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing
CRISPR-Cas9 can successfully edit genes in large mammals like Cashmere goats.
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 Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
research [Analysis of normal human hair keratins by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis].
research XEDAR activates the non-canonical NF-κB pathway
XEDAR triggers a specific signaling pathway in cells.
research Fine mapping of the human AR/EDA2R locus in androgenetic alopecia
Genetic marker rs12558842 strongly linked to male hair loss.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.