research Identification and characterization of genes for skin and hair disorders
New gene variants were found for rare skin and hair disorders, improving understanding and treatment.
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research Identification of the Novel Membrane-Associated Protein AgK114 on Hamster Keratinocytes Recognized by a Monoclonal Antibody K114
AgK114 protein helps in hamster skin injury recovery.
research 519 Phase I/IIa clinical trial for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa using genetically corrected autologous keratinocytes
The gene therapy showed significant wound healing and was safe for treating severe RDEB.
research Study on the distribution of hair keratin in normal hair follicles by immunohistochemical staining
Different keratins in hair follicles can help identify hair tumor origins.
research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
research BJD Editor's Choice
Some Greek melanoma patients have gene mutations linked to increased cancer risk, a new color feature helps diagnose melanoma, the incidence of a skin condition in the Netherlands is rare, and a gene possibly affects male-pattern baldness.
research Gene detection in a family with monilethrix and observation of the treatment effect with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
research 0953 Double knockdown of DKK1 and SFRP1, two key players in androgenetic alopecia, does not accelerate the hair-growth promoting effect of individual SFRP1 knockdown in healthy human hair follicles ex vivo
research Clinical and Immunological Phenotype of Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Due to Damaging Mutations in NFKB2
Damaging mutations in NFKB2 cause a severe and distinct form of primary immunodeficiency with early-onset and often ACTH-deficiency.
research A new tool for conditional gene manipulation in a subset of keratin‐expressing epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
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 Uterus Hyperplasia and Increased Carcinogen-Induced Tumorigenesis in Mice Carrying a Targeted Mutation of the Chk2 Phosphorylation Site in Brca1
Mice with a specific BRCA1 mutation have a higher risk of tumors, especially in the uterus and ovaries.
research PRX102 Participates in Root Hairs Tip Growth of Rice
PRX102 is essential for rice root hair growth by helping transport substances to the tips.
research Damage of hair follicle stem cells and alteration of keratin expression in external radiation-induced acute alopecia
Radiation damages hair stem cells and changes keratin expression, with Krt5 as a potential marker for radiation effects.
research LEKTI: Netherton Syndrome and Atopic Dermatitis
LEKTI is crucial for skin barrier and immune function, affecting conditions like Netherton syndrome and atopic dermatitis.
research Conditional Gene Expression in the Epidermis of Transgenic Mice Using the Tetracycline-Regulated Transactivators tTA and rTA Linked to the Keratin 5 Promoter
The system allows precise control of gene expression in mouse skin, useful for studying skin biology.
research 972 The ATP-dependent chromatin remodeler BRG1 controls epidermal keratinocytes migration during human cutaneous wound healing
BRG1 is essential for skin cells to move and heal wounds properly.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research Spreading of Isolated Ptch Mutant Basal Cell Carcinoma Precursors Is Physiologically Suppressed and Counteracts Tumor Formation in Mice
External factors can cause skin cancer cells that usually don't spread to grow and form tumors in mice.
research LB1256 TRIV-509, a dual inhibitor of KLK5 and KLK7, rapidly improves barrier integrity and markers of epidermal differentiation in atopic dermatitis skin explants
TRIV-509 quickly improves skin barrier and cell health in atopic dermatitis.
research Region-specific reversal of epidermal planar polarity in the rosette fancy mouse
Hair follicles in the back of the rosette fancy mouse have reversed orientations due to a gene mutation.
research [Construction and identification of mouse model with conditional knockout of p75 neurotrophin receptor gene in epidermal cells by Cre-loxP system].
Removing the p75 gene in mouse skin cells didn't affect their skin or hair growth.
research A frameshift mutation in HTRA1 expands CARASIL syndrome and peripheral small arterial disease to the Chinese population
A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
research CD271 orchestrates skin structure, differentiation, and inflammation via PI3K/Akt and PKCα/ERK pathways
CD271 is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and preventing inflammation.
research Assembly of Hair Keratins in Transfected Epithelial Cells
Mouse hair keratins mHa1 and mHb4 can't form a strong network on their own in cells.
research 1346 Functional roles of Krox20 (Egr2) in Epithelial Stem Cells
Krox20 (Egr2) is important for the function of epithelial stem cells.
research Occurrence of Klinefelter Syndrome Mosaic 45,X/46,XY/47,XXY/48,XXYY/48,XXXY and Primary Hyperparathyroidism
A man with both Klinefelter syndrome and primary hyperparathyroidism showed a rare combination of symptoms and genetic patterns.
research Production of a 135-residue long N-truncated human keratinocyte growth factor 1 in Escherichia coli
A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
research Genetic alteration of cyclic adenosine 3',5'-monophosphate-dependent protein kinase subunit expression affects calcium currents and beta-endorphin release in AtT-20 clonal pituitary cells.
Changing protein kinase levels in pituitary cells affects calcium flow and beta-endorphin release.
research The role of Twist1 in UVB-induced skin carcinogenesis
Deleting Twist1 in skin cells reduces UVB-induced skin cancer risk.