research Biomechanics of hair fibre growth: A multi-scale modeling approach
The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
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research A smart deoxyribozyme-based fluorescent sensor for in vitro detection of androgen receptor mRNA
Scientists made a sensor that can detect a specific type of RNA related to androgen receptors quickly and accurately.
research Membrane androgen receptors may mediate androgen reinforcement
Androgen self-administration might be controlled by membrane receptors, not nuclear ones.
research From signal to form: Nod factor as a morhogenetic signal molecule to induce symbiotic responses in legume root hairs
Nod factor can trigger changes in legume root hairs with just one molecule.
research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
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research Multiscale modelling of human hair
Human hair becomes weaker and stretches more easily at higher temperatures.
research Chemogenetic inhibition of Grpr- and/or Npff- expressing spinal neurons in mice suppresses chloroquine-evoked itch, but not signs of mechanical allodynia in a neuropathic pain model
research A ‘hot’ new twist to hair biology – involvement of vanilloid receptor‐1 signaling in human hair growth control
VR1 signaling can inhibit hair growth by affecting cell processes and increasing hair growth inhibitors.
research Local and systemic mechanisms that control the hair follicle stem cell niche
research Morphological and functional analysis on M3R mediated sweating in TSC1 k/o mouse
Sox13 is a marker for early hair follicle development but not essential for skin and hair growth.
research Potassium channel conductance as a control mechanism in hair follicles
research 1301 STIM1, but not STIM2, is the calcium sensor critical for sweat secretion
STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
research Advances in precise cell manipulation
Precise cell manipulation technologies are advancing but still face challenges in improving accuracy for medical use.
research Detection of Functionally Active Melanocortin Receptors and Evidence for an Immunoregulatory Activity of α-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone in Human Dermal Papilla Cells
αMSH may help regulate immune responses in hair follicles and its disruption could lead to hair loss.
research MLO-mediated Ca2+influx regulates root hair tip growth in Arabidopsis
MLO proteins are crucial for root hair growth by regulating calcium and ROS levels.
research THE SHEPHERDS HOOK PHENOMENON PATTERN OF HAIR ROOTS A DEMONSTRATION OF COMPARATIVE BIOLECTROMAGNETISM BETWEEN HUMAN HAIRS AND MOUSE WHISKERS BY MEANS OF THE PHOTOELECTRIC EFFECT
Human hair and mouse whiskers emit similar biomagnetic fields.
research Neuro-Inspired Biomimetic Microreactor for Sensory Recovery and Hair Follicle Neogenesis under Skin Burns
The device helps restore sensation and grow new hair follicles after skin burns.
research Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM
Human hair's strength and flexibility vary by ethnicity, damage, and treatment.
research Hair Vibrissa Follicle Morphogenesis is Linked to the Expression of Retinoic Acid Receptors α and γ Genes
Retinoic acid receptors are important for hair follicle development.
research A Raman spectroscopy investigation of the resilience of hair cuticular scales under uniaxial stress
Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
research Single Root hair growth under constant force: insights into wall mechanics
Root hair growth slows under force, confirming a model of cell wall mechanics.
research Electron Microscope Studies of the Human Epidermis The Clear Cell of Masson (Dendritic Cell or Melanocyte)
A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
research Microneedles: A Promising Therapeutic Strategy for Next-Generation Drug Delivery, Diagnosis and Biosensing
Microneedles offer a painless, precise, and versatile method for drug delivery and disease treatment.
research Mechanism of action of minoxidil sulfate-induced vasodilation: a role for increased K+ permeability.
Minoxidil sulfate relaxes muscle by increasing potassium flow, making it a unique muscle relaxer.
research Ultrastructural Localization and Quantification of Extracellular Calcium Binding Sites in Mouse Vibrissa and Human Scalp Follicles
Hair growth drugs and epidermal growth factor do not change the calcium binding site gradient in hair follicles.
research Sensory and physiological dimensions of cold pressor pain in trichotillomania
Adults with trichotillomania do not have different pain sensitivity to cold pressor pain compared to healthy individuals.
research Molecular determinants for the chemical activation of the warmth-sensitive TRPV3 channel by the natural monoterpenoid carvacrol
Carvacrol activates the TRPV3 channel, which may help design new skin treatments.
research Mechanisms of magnesium oxide‐incorporated electrospun membrane modulating inflammation and accelerating wound healing
Magnesium oxide-infused membranes help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting skin and hair follicle growth.
research Myc and Fgf Are Required for Zebrafish Neuromast Hair Cell Regeneration
Zebrafish need MYC and FGF to regenerate inner ear hair cells.