research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
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330-360 / 1000+ resultsresearch Switching roles: the functional plasticity of adult tissue stem cells
Adult tissue stem cells can adapt and switch roles to help repair and maintain the body.
research Evolution of hard proteins in the sauropsid integument in relation to the cornification of skin derivatives in amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Cryptotanshinone Suppressed Postmenopausal Osteoporosis by Preventing RANKL-Mediated Osteoclastogenesis against Kidney Injury
Cryptotanshinone may help treat postmenopausal osteoporosis and protect kidneys.
research Integrin β1 Establishes Liver Microstructure and Modulates Transforming Growth Factor β during Liver Development and Regeneration
Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
research Extracellular Vesicles in Osteogenesis: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential for Bone Regeneration
Extracellular vesicles can help regenerate bones but need more research for safe clinical use.
research Roles of steroid receptors in the lung and COVID-19
Sex hormones may influence COVID-19 severity, with males at higher risk, and certain hormone therapies could potentially treat the virus.
research The expression of equine keratins K42 and K124 is restricted to the hoof epidermal lamellae of Equus caballus
K42 and K124 keratins are only found in horse hoof lamellae.
research Biomaterials Mimicking Mechanobiology: A Specific Design for a Specific Biological Application
Polymers can be designed to mimic natural cell environments for medical uses.
research Skin-inspired phototherapeutic cryogel ameliorates infected wound healing by orchestrating mechanotransduction and immunomodulation
The cryogel effectively heals infected wounds and promotes tissue regeneration without scarring.
research Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures
Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
research Therapeutic Efficacy and Promise of Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles in Aging and Age-Related Disorders
Human umbilical cord stem cell vesicles may help treat aging and related diseases.
research Three‐dimensional imaging and analysis of the surface of hair fibres using scanning electron microscopy
The new 3D imaging method accurately measures hair surface details quickly.
research Emerging Strategies in Smart Nano-PROTAC for Stimuli-Responsive Protein Degradation and Precision Cancer Therapy
Smart nano-PROTACs improve cancer treatment by targeting proteins more precisely and reducing side effects.
research Long-Term Intravital Imaging of the Cornea, Skin, and Hair Follicle by Multiphoton Microscope
Multiphoton microscopy can effectively image live cells in cornea, skin, and hair follicles over time.
research The impact of biomaterial characteristics on macrophage phenotypes in tissue engineering: a review
Biomaterial characteristics can influence macrophages to promote healing and improve tissue regeneration.
research Organoid technology for tissue engineering
Organoid technology helps create mini-organs for studying diseases and testing drugs.
research Number changes and development potential of wool follicle cells in the early stages of fiber differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research Author response: NuMA-microtubule interactions are critical for spindle orientation and the morphogenesis of diverse epidermal structures
NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
research Immunohistochemical Localization of Basement Membrane Components During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis
research Fibre optic confocal imaging (FOCI) of keratinocytes, blood vessels and nerves in hairless mouse skin in vivo
Fibre optic confocal imaging can visualize skin layers, blood vessels, and nerves in live mice.
research Three-dimensional model of normal human dermal tissue using serial tissue sections
A detailed 3D model of human skin was created to help develop artificial skin.
research ATP-dependent chromatin remodeling during mammalian development
ATP-dependent chromatin-remodeling complexes are crucial for gene regulation, cell differentiation, and organ development in mammals.
research Standardizing the Classification and Description of Follicular Unit Transplantation and Mini-Micrografting Techniques
Surgeons suggested a standard system for hair transplant methods to improve communication and results.
research Keratin formation in the hair follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Bone‐forming cells with pronounced spread into the third dimension in polymer scaffolds fabricated by two‐photon polymerization
Bone-forming cells grow well in 3D polymer scaffolds with 35 µm pores.
research Hierarchical patterning modes orchestrate hair follicle morphogenesis
Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
research MHC Class I-Like MILL Molecules Are β2-Microglobulin-Associated, GPI-Anchored Glycoproteins That Do Not Require TAP for Cell Surface Expression
MILL molecules are unique immune proteins in mice that don't need TAP to appear on cell surfaces.
research Shaping epithelial tissues by stem cell mechanics in development and cancer
research Heterotypic cell contacts and basal lamina morphology during hair follicle development in the mouse: a light, scanning, and electron microscopic study at the site of tissue interaction
Heterotypic cell contacts likely help hair matrix cells differentiate during mouse hair follicle development.