The KRTAP36-1 gene affects wool quality in Chinese Tan lambs.
7 citations
,
May 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Keratin 6A increases skin inflammation, suggesting it could be a target for treating certain skin diseases.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” 65 citations
,
September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
1 citations
,
December 2019 in “JURNAL BIOSAINS” Krokot extract hair tonic is safe and effective for hair growth.
277 citations
,
February 2013 in “Science Signaling” Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species are essential for skin and hair development.
193 citations
,
May 2008 in “Development” Activating β-catenin can turn skin cells into hair follicles.
149 citations
,
June 2010 in “The FASEB journal” miR-31 regulates hair growth by controlling gene expression in hair follicles.
115 citations
,
November 2008 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
70 citations
,
February 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K39 and K40 are the last keratins expressed in hair development, completing the hair keratin catalog.
69 citations
,
January 2015 in “Cell & tissue research/Cell and tissue research” Keratin mutations cause skin diseases and could lead to new treatments.
64 citations
,
January 2009 in “The International journal of developmental biology” Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.
37 citations
,
August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
31 citations
,
April 2015 in “Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology/The Journal of steroid biochemistry and molecular biology” Androgens cause oil-producing skin cells with androgen receptors to mature and produce more oil.
24 citations
,
March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” TIP39 and PTH2R help control calcium levels and skin cell development.
23 citations
,
May 2019 in “Stem cell research & therapy” iPSC-derived stem cells on a special membrane can help repair full-thickness skin defects.
22 citations
,
November 2016 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Vitamin D receptor is important for regulating hair growth and wound healing in mice.
20 citations
,
January 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” Igf1r helps regulate hair growth cycles.
19 citations
,
March 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” Silk gel helps skin heal without scars better than other materials.
15 citations
,
July 2014 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” iPSCs can help treat genetic skin disorders by creating healthy skin cells from a small biopsy.
14 citations
,
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” YAP and TAZ proteins control skin cell growth and repair.
14 citations
,
May 2016 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PP2Acα is essential for proper hair and skin development.
13 citations
,
September 2022 in “Biomolecules” The research confirms that Hidradenitis Suppurativa is characterized by increased inflammation, disrupted skin cell organization, and abnormal metabolic processes.
13 citations
,
July 2020 in “World journal of stem cells” Vitamin D and calcium are important for skin stem cell function and wound healing.
13 citations
,
May 2001 in “Current problems in dermatology” Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.
12 citations
,
January 2000 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” The study mapped keratin 15 and 19 genes, aiding future genetic disorder research.
10 citations
,
August 2021 in “EMBO Reports” The Bcl-2 protein is important for keeping hair follicle stem cells working and preventing hair loss.
10 citations
,
August 2021 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” Scientists made structures that look like human hair follicles using stem cells, which could help grow hair without using actual human tissue.
10 citations
,
May 2016 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Lipid metabolism affects wool thickness in sheep.
10 citations
,
December 2015 in “Experimental dermatology” EGFR helps mouse hair follicles stop growing by reducing certain growth regulators.