research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Distinguishing Mouse Strains by Proteomic Analysis of Pelage Hair
Proteomic analysis can identify genetic differences in mouse hair, helping understand hair defects and variations.
research Hair Coloration by Gene Regulation: Fact or Fiction?
Gene regulation could revolutionize hair color by altering pigmentation from within.
research Combing the genome for the root cause of baldness
Two key genetic areas linked to male-pattern baldness were identified.
research Keratin expression in the hair of different racial groups
Different racial groups have varying keratin proteins, affecting hair texture and strength.
research Book Review Pediatric Endocrinology: A Practical Clinical Guide (Contemporary Endocrinology.) Edited by Sally Radovick and Margaret H. MacGillivray. 582 pp., illustrated. Totowa, N.J., Humana, 2003. $165. 0-89603-946-3
The book is a comprehensive and current guide on hair disorders, with minor flaws.
research Combination of media, biomaterials and extracellular matrix proteins to enhance the differentiation of neural stem/precursor cells into neurons
Using certain small proteins with a growth factor and specific materials can increase the creation of neurons from stem cells.
research Lentivirus‐mediated subcutaneous JAM‐A modification promotes skin wound healing in a mouse model by strengthening the secretory function and proliferation of fibroblasts
JAM-A modification speeds up skin wound healing by boosting fibroblast growth.
research VIBRATIONAL SPECTROSCOPIC INVESTIGATION AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF A 5α-REDUCTASE INHIBITOR: FINASTERIDE
The PW91 method is best for calculating the basic physical and chemical properties of Finasteride, a drug used for prostate issues and hair loss.
research Aging skin and non-surgical procedures: a basic science overview
Non-surgical procedures can help reduce wrinkles and stimulate skin repair by understanding skin aging at the molecular level.
research Structural basis for the catalysis and inhibition of human steroid 5α‐reductase 2
The research gives new understanding on how human steroid 5α-reductases work and how drugs like finasteride inhibit them, which could help in creating new drugs.
research Cellular basis of accelerated whole-tooth regeneration
Cichlid fish regenerate teeth quickly due to specific cell interactions and gene expressions.
research Molecular Genetics of Alopecias
Scientists have found specific genes linked to different hair loss conditions, which could lead to new treatments.
research Clinical and molecular genetic studies in hereditary hair loss
Researchers found a genetic link for hereditary hair loss but need more analysis to identify the exact gene.
research Towards a molecular understanding of hair loss and its treatment
Future hair loss treatments should aim to extend hair growth, reactivate resting follicles, reverse shrinkage, and possibly create new follicles, with gene therapy showing promise.
research Integrating whole-genome re-sequencing and transcriptome data to reveal the molecular mechanism of TBX5 gene regulating feathered feet in Guangxi native chickens
TBX5 gene influences feathered feet in Guangxi chickens by affecting cell growth and movement.
research Molecular histology in skin appendage morphogenesis
New molecules involved in skin and hair growth were identified, improving understanding and future treatments.
research Molecular, immunological, enzymatic and biochemical studies of coproporphyrinogen oxidase deficiency in a family with hereditary coproporphyria.
A new gene mutation causes hereditary coproporphyria with reduced enzyme activity.
research Molecular and Cellular Characterization of Avian Reticulate Scales Implies the Evo–Devo Novelty of Skin Appendages in Foot Sole
Bird foot scales develop differently and can repair but not fully regenerate due to the lack of specialized stem cell areas.
research Virtual Insights into Natural Compounds as Potential 5α-Reductase Type II Inhibitors: A Structure-Based Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Study
Eriocitrin and silymarin might be effective for hair loss treatment and need more research.
research Upregulation of the truncated basic hair keratin 1(hHb1‐ΔN) in carcinoma cells by Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV)
EBV infection increases a specific keratin variant in carcinoma cells, possibly affecting cell structure and cancer progression.
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 Integrated multiomics analysis reveals the molecular features and crucial regulators of hair follicles in yak (Bos grunniens)
Yak hair follicles adapt to cold through specific gene regulation, enhancing cell growth.
research Basic mechanisms of SARS-CoV-2 infection. What endocrine systems could be implicated?
SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing COVID-19, can affect all endocrine organs and systems, altering their function and potentially leading to disorders. Factors like diabetes and obesity increase infection risk and severity. Understanding these effects is key for effective treatment.
research Skin Improvement Efficacy of Microspicule Cosmetics Containing Low-molecular-weight Peptide Complexes
Microspicule cosmetics improve skin whitening, pores, and barrier strength.
research Cutaneous Scarring: Basic Science, Current Treatments, and Future Directions
New effective scar treatments are urgently needed due to the current options' limited success.
research Pharmacological Application of Growth Factors: Basic and Clinical
Growth factor treatments are increasingly used in medicine but require more research to fully understand their mechanisms.
research CAQ Corner: Basic concepts of transplant immunology
The document explains how the immune system reacts to organ transplants and the treatments used to prevent rejection.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the formation and seasonal changes of nuptial pads in Rana chensinensis
Nuptial pads in Chinese brown frogs change seasonally due to specific gene activity.
research Combining multiomics to analyze the molecular mechanism of hair follicle cycle change in cashmere goats from Inner Mongolia
Apoptosis and ribosomal proteins are key in hair follicle cycle changes in cashmere goats.