research Animal models of human skin disease
Mutations in certain skin proteins cause severe skin issues, while others have limited effects, highlighting the need to understand these proteins for better treatments.
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960-990 / 1000+ resultsresearch Defining BMP functions in the hair follicle by conditional ablation of BMP receptor IA
BMP receptor IA is essential for proper hair cell differentiation in mice.
research The role of lysophosphatidic acid in the physiology and pathology of the skin
Lysophosphatidic acid is important for skin health and disease, and could be a target for new skin disorder treatments.
research A 5'-upstream region of a bovine keratin 6 gene confers tissue-specific expression and hyperproliferation-related induction in transgenic mice.
A specific gene region can control targeted and responsive gene expression in mice, useful for skin disorder treatments.
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 A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
research The human cysteine protease cathepsin V can compensate for murine cathepsin L in mouse epidermis and hair follicles
Human cathepsin V can replace mouse cathepsin L to maintain normal skin and hair in mice.
research Overexpression of Lnk in the Ovaries Is Involved in Insulin Resistance in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Higher Lnk protein levels in ovaries may lead to insulin resistance in women with PCOS.
research Syndromic epidermolysis bullosa simplex subtype due to mutations in the KLHL24 gene: series of case reports in Russian families
Mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder in some Russian families.
research Mrp3, a Mitogen-Regulated Protein/Proliferin Gene Expressed in Wound Healing and in Hair Follicles
Mrp3 may aid in wound healing and hair growth.
research Identification of dkk4 as a target of Eda-A1/Edar pathway reveals an unexpected role of ectodysplasin as inhibitor of Wnt signalling in ectodermal placodes
Ectodysplasin inhibits Wnt signaling to help form hair follicles.
research c-Kit - The Novel Receptor: Physiological Roles, Downstream Signaling and Implications in Cancer
c-Kit is important for heart regeneration and cancer development.
research The Proteins of Normal and Aberrant Hair Keratins
Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
research The metabolic syndrome- associated small G protein ARL15 plays a role in adipocyte differentiation and adiponectin secretion
ARL15 is important for fat cell development and the release of the hormone adiponectin.
research S100A6: molecular function and biomarker role
S100A6 is important for cell functions and can help diagnose and treat diseases.
research 1329 Transglutaminase 2 deficiency leads to lipid accumulation and reduced autophagy in SZ95 sebocytes
Lack of TG2 increases fat storage and lowers cell cleanup in skin oil cells.
research Differential expression of keratin and keratin associated proteins are linked with hair loss condition in spontaneously mutated inbred mice
Hair loss in certain mice is linked to changes in keratin-related genes.
research Biochemical analysis and investigation on the prospective applications of alkaline protease from a Bacillus cereus strain
The enzyme from Bacillus cereus can be used in detergents and leather processing.
research IL-36γ drives skin toxicity induced by EGFR/MEK inhibition and commensal Cutibacterium acnes
A protein called IL-36γ causes skin side effects from certain cancer treatments when combined with a common skin bacteria.
research Nestin as a marker of unipotent epithelial progenitor cells differentiate into outer root sheath keratinocytes in embryonic and adult hair follicles
Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
research Selective Modulation of Hedgehog/GLI Target Gene Expression by Epidermal Growth Factor Signaling in Human Keratinocytes
EGF signaling affects gene expression in skin cells, influencing hair growth and potentially cancer.
research Identification of the Rat Rex Mutation as a 7-bp Deletion at Splicing Acceptor Site of the Krt71 Gene
A gene mutation causes curly hair and hair loss in rats.
research Electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins
Family members have similar hair protein patterns, which could be useful for genetic studies.
research Extraction of keratin particles as intact protein sequences from chicken feathers and their characterization
Keratin from chicken feathers can be safely used on damaged skin.
research Hinokitiol, a Natural Tropolone Derivative, Inhibits TNF-α Production in LPS-Activated Macrophages via Suppression of NF-κB
Hinokitiol may help treat hair loss by reducing inflammation and promoting hair growth.
research Interleukin-1β Is Differentially Expressed by Human Dermal Papilla Cells in Response to PKC Activation and Is a Potent Inhibitor of Human Hair Follicle Growth in Organ Culture
IL-1β inhibits human hair follicle growth.
research PSAT1 regulates hair follicle growth and stem cell behavior in cashmere goats
PSAT1 is key for hair growth and stem cell function in cashmere goats.
research The ZIP7 Gene (Slc39a7) Encodes a Zinc Transporter Involved in Zinc Homeostasis of the Golgi Apparatus
The ZIP7 gene helps control zinc levels in cells by moving zinc from the Golgi apparatus to the cytoplasm.
research Anti‐keratin Monoclonal Antibody against Basal Cell Epithelioma Keratin: BKN‐1
BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.