research The RAIG Family Member, GPRC5D, Is Associated with Hard-Keratinized Structures
GPRC5D is linked to the formation of hair, nails, and certain tongue areas.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Hairless protein of Jumonji family and hair loss
Mutations in the hairless protein gene cause hair loss.
research 494 Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa, muscular dystrophy, and immune-mediated myasthenia gravis in a patient with homozygous nonsense PLEC mutation
A patient with a PLEC mutation has epidermolysis bullosa, muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis, which improved with steroid treatment.
research Unique amino acid signatures that are evolutionarily conserved distinguish simple-type, epidermal and hair keratins
Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
research Detection of Type IIHair Keratin Gene in a Family with Monilethrix
A unique gene mutation was found in a family with monilethrix.
research A mutation in the type II hair keratin KRT86 gene in a Han family with monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate (LCC) Protects the Epidermis from UVB-Induced Barrier Damage Through the Activation of Autophagy
Lysine carboxymethyl cysteinate (LCC) protects skin from UVB damage by activating autophagy.
research A Mutational Hotspot in the 2B Domain of Human Hair Basic Keratin 6 (hHb6) in Monilethrix Patients
A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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 A function for Rac1 in the terminal differentiation and pigmentation of hair
Rac1 is crucial for normal hair structure and pigmentation.
research A SUBPOPULATION OF ITCH RECEPTORS MARKED BY RET EXPRESSION
A new type of nerve cell involved in itch perception was discovered.
research A Girl with a Novel Splice Site Mutation in VDR Supports the Role of a Ligand-Independent VDR Function on Hair Cycling
A mutation in the VDR gene affects hair cycling without needing ligand binding.
research BMP4 and nuclear laminC orchestrate a expression of AHF/Trichohyalin molecule, a key modulator of keratin intermediate filaments in the hair follicle
research Genotype Triad for HOTAIR rs10783618, LINC-ROR rs1942347, and MALAT1 rs3200401 as Molecular Markers in Systemic Lupus Erythematous
Certain genetic markers can indicate higher or lower risk for systemic lupus erythematosus.
research Liver transplantation for propionic acidemia in children
Liver transplantation is a viable option for children with propionic acidemia, improving quality of life and diet, but does not remove all risks and long-term brain outcomes are uncertain.
research A Review (Research and Patents) on Jasmonic Acid and Its Derivatives
Jasmonic acid and its derivatives play important roles in plant health and have potential uses in medicine and agriculture.
research Mechanisms of hepatocyte attachment to keratin biomaterials
Human liver cells stick to hair protein materials mainly through the liver's asialoglycoprotein receptor.
research Minoxidil specifically decreases the expression of lysine hydroxylase in cultured human skin fibroblasts
Minoxidil reduces lysine hydroxylase in skin cells.
research A Humanized Mouse Model of Hereditary 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D–Resistant Rickets Without Alopecia
Researchers created a mouse model of a type of rickets that does not cause hair loss.
research Riboflavin-responsive glutaryl CoA dehydrogenase deficiency
Taking riboflavin and eating less lysine can help some people with a specific genetic disorder avoid brain damage.
research An incompletely penetrant novel MAFB (p.Ser56Phe) variant in autosomal dominant multicentric carpotarsal osteolysis syndrome
Researchers found a new gene variant linked to a rare bone disease, which doesn't always cause symptoms in carriers.
research Skin-specific regulation of SREBP processing and lipid biosynthesis by glycerol kinase 5
A gene called Gk5 controls lipid production in the skin and affects hair growth.
research Use of natural molecules as anti-angiogenic inhibitors for vascular endothelial growth factor receptor
Curcumin, EGCG, barringtozenol, and finasteride are effective VEGFR inhibitors.
research Molecular modeling of hair keratin/peptide complex: Using MM‐PBSA calculations to describe experimental binding results
Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
research Consumption of a low-carbohydrate and high-fat diet (the ketogenic diet) exaggerates biotin deficiency in mice
The ketogenic diet can worsen biotin deficiency, suggesting a need for biotin supplements.
research Wear characteristics of epoxy based hybrid composites reinforced with short hair fibers and glass micro spheres
Adding human hair fibers and glass micro-spheres to epoxy improves its wear resistance and strength.
research Keratin
Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
research Innovative Method for the Analysis of Dexpanthenol in Hair Care Products
New method quickly and accurately measures dexpanthenol in hair products.
research Heterozygous 21‐hydroxylasedeficiency as a cause of hyperandrogenism
A woman's hyperandrogenism was caused by a genetic mutation leading to non-classic adrenogenital syndrome.