research Epithelial skirt and bulge of human facial vellus hair follicles and and associated Merkel cell-nerve complex
Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Process of Cornification Evolved From the Initial Keratinization in the Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives of Vertebrates: A New Synthesis and the Case of Sauropsids
Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
research Keratinocyte-specific ablation of the NF-κB regulatory protein A20 (TNFAIP3) reveals a role in the control of epidermal homeostasis
A20 protein is crucial for normal skin and hair development.
research Characterization of Human Keratin-Associated Protein 1 Family Members
Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
research Catagen in the hairless house mouse
Hairless mice have longer hair follicles and abnormal structures during the catagen phase.
research The origin of citrulline-containing proteins in the hair follicle and the chemical nature of trichohyalin, an intracellular precursor
research The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
research Laminin α5 in the keratinocyte basement membrane is required for epidermal–dermal intercommunication
Laminin α5 is essential for skin communication and health.
research Hair—the most sophisticated biological composite material
Hair is a complex protein fiber with unique properties useful for developing hair products.
research Degradation of human hair keratin scaffold implanted for repairing injured skeletal muscles.
Human hair keratin scaffolds help repair injured muscles by breaking down and activating muscle cell growth.
research Expression of an Olfactomedin-Related Gene in Rat Hair Follicular Papilla Cells
FP-1 is a key protein in rat hair growth, active only during the growth phase.
research Revisiting the significance of keratin expression in complex epithelia
Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
research Generalized trichorrhexis nodosa
The hair disorder was caused by abnormal protein formation, making hair easily damaged.
research Preparation of human hair keratin/calcium alginate blend films
More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
research Moisture sorption/desorption of protein fibres
Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
research Hoxc13 and homologs of mammalian hair keratins are required for the cornification of nuptial pads in Xenopus frogs
Hoxc13 and hair keratin are needed for forming rough skin on frog mating pads.
research Characterization of LHTric-1, a new monospecific monoclonal antibody to the trichocyte keratin Ha1
LHTric-1 is a specific antibody useful for studying hair and nail formation.
research Monilethrix: A Novel Mutation (Glu402Lys) in the Helix Termination Motif and the First Causative Mutation (Asn114Asp) in the Helix Initiation Motif of the Type II Hair Keratin hHb6
New mutations in hair keratin genes cause the rare hair disorder monilethrix.
research Accumulations of Ca/P in the core of hairs from Taklamakan desert mummies
Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Electron microscopy in dermatology--basic and clinical research : proceedings of the Joint Meeting for the Japanese Society for Ultrastructural Cutaneous Biology and the Society for Cutaneous Ultrastructure Research, Nara, Japan, 24-27 October 1993
Electron microscopy helps understand skin structure and diseases.
research Hair keratin pattern in human hair follicles grown in vitro
Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
research Ultrastructural Resemblance of Basal Cell Epithelioma to Primary Epithelial Germ
Basal cell epithelioma resembles fetal hair follicles, not adult or fetal skin.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research Single-cell transcriptomics defines keratinocyte differentiation in avian scutate scales
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.
research Immunhistochemische und biochemische Untersuchungen zur Expression von epithelialen Keratinen in klinisch unveränderter Pferdehaut und Fußhaut von Kaltblutpferden mit Warzenmauke-Syndrom
Diseased horse foot skin shows increased keratin expression, similar to wound healing in mammals.
research Assessing protein sequencing in human single hair shafts of decreasing lengths
Hair keratin proteins can be reliably identified in hair as short as 0.12 cm, with 0.5 to 2 cm being the best length for analysis.
research Immunohistochemical localization of cytokeratins and involucrin in calcifying epithelioma: comparative studies with normal skin
Calcifying epithelioma cells can differentiate into hair cortex and outer root sheath.
research Keratin biomaterials for wound healing and tissue regeneration: A promising approach in biomedical applications
Keratin biomaterials could help heal wounds and regenerate tissue, but more testing is needed.