research Age-associated thin hair displays molecular, structural and mechanical characteristic changes
Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.
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research The Identification of multi-target Inhibitors of Wolbachia pipientis and Onchocerca volvulus by molecular simulations
Adapalene, Diosmin, and Azelastine could be repurposed to treat onchocerciasis.
research X-rays studies of the structure of hair, wool, and related fibres. II. - The molecular structure and elastic properties of hair keratin
Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
research Morphogenesis, Growth Cycle and Molecular Regulation of Hair Follicles
Hair growth and health are influenced by factors like age, environment, and nutrition, and are controlled by various molecular pathways. Red light can promote hair growth, and understanding these processes can help treat hair-related diseases.
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 Different keratin polypeptides in epidermis and other epithelia of human skin: a specific cytokeratin of molecular weight 46,000 in epithelia of the pilosebaceous tract and basal cell epitheliomas.
Basal-cell epitheliomas and the pilosebaceous tract share a unique keratin, distinguishing them from other skin areas.
research Polysaccharides from Traditional Chinese Medicines: Extraction, Purification, Modification, and Biological Activity
Substances from Chinese medicines show promise for immune support and disease prevention, but the way they are processed affects their effectiveness.
research Minoxidil/salicylic acid hydrogel formulated for alopecia treatment: Supramolecular interactions modulate physicochemical properties and biological activities revealed by experimental and theoretical studies
The new minoxidil and salicylic acid hydrogel improves alopecia treatment.
research Sequence analyses of Type I and Type II chains in human hair and epithelial keratin intermediate filaments: Promiscuous obligate heterodimers, Type II template for molecule formation and a rationale for heterodimer formation
Type I and Type II keratin chains can form heterodimers despite sequence differences.
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.
research VEGF upregulates VEGF receptor-2 on human outer root sheath cells and stimulates proliferation through ERK pathway
VEGF stimulates hair cell growth and increases growth receptor levels through a specific signaling pathway.
research Establishing an academic laboratory: mentoring as a business model
Valentina Greco emphasizes the importance of combining business management with mentoring to run a successful academic lab.
research Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the “C(ut)annabinoid” System
Cannabinoids may help treat various skin conditions.
research The global regulatory logic of organ regeneration: circuitry lessons from skin and its appendages
Understanding molecular pathways is key to improving organ regeneration.
research Hair follicle differentiation and regulation.
Hair follicle growth and development are controlled by specific genes and molecular signals.
research Hair Follicular Expression and Function of Group X Secreted Phospholipase A2 in Mouse Skin
sPLA2-X is crucial for normal hair growth and follicle health.
research Donor site healing in follicular unit extraction hair transplantation: currentevidence, cellular mechanisms, and future research directions
Intraoperative corticosteroids reduce swelling, and early care lowers folliculitis risk in hair transplant donor sites.
research Somatic stem cell heterogeneity: diversity in the blood, skin and intestinal stem cell compartments
Different types of stem cells with unique roles exist in blood, skin, and intestines, and this variety is important for tissue repair.
research Unraveling the ECM-Immune Cell Crosstalk in Skin Diseases
Abnormal ECM and immune cell interactions can cause skin diseases.
research Cellular plasticity in reprogramming, rejuvenation and tumorigenesis: a pioneer TF perspective
Controlling cellular changes can enable safe rejuvenation without cancer risk.
research The role of disulfide bond formation in the structural transition observed in the intermediate filaments of developing hair
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
research Structural changes in trichocyte keratin intermediate filaments during keratinization
Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
research Modulation of macrophage functions by ECM-inspired wound dressings – a promising therapeutic approach for chronic wounds
ECM-inspired wound dressings can help heal chronic wounds by controlling macrophage activity.
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 Prolactin: A Mammalian Stress Hormone and Its Role in Cutaneous Pathophysiology
Prolactin affects skin health and may lead to new treatments for skin and hair issues.
research Organoid technology for tissue engineering
Organoid technology helps create mini-organs for studying diseases and testing drugs.
research The Modulatable Stem Cell Niche: Tissue Interactions during Hair and Feather Follicle Regeneration
The document concludes that for hair and feather growth, it's better to target the environment around stem cells than the cells themselves.
research Hair Follicle Regeneration by Transplantation of a Bioengineered Hair Follicle Germ
Scientists have developed a new method using stem cells to grow and transplant hair follicles, which could be useful for hair regeneration treatments.
research Stem cells, organoids and their applications for human diseases: Special issue of BMB Reports in 2023
Organoids created from stem cells are used to model diseases, test drugs, and develop personalized and regenerative medicine.
research MicroRNA control of signal transduction
MicroRNAs are crucial in controlling cell signaling, affecting cancer and tissue regeneration.