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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480-510 / 1000+ resultsresearch The cell-surface marker MTS24 identifies a novel population of follicular keratinocytes with characteristics of progenitor cells
MTS24 marks a new type of skin cell that helps hair growth and repair.
research An Overview of Biopolymeric Electrospun Nanofibers Based on Polysaccharides for Wound Healing Management
Polysaccharide-based nanofibers are promising for better wound healing.
research Beyond Wavy Hairs
EGFR signaling is crucial for skin and hair health, and targeting it could help treat skin diseases and cancer.
research Nanoparticles for Topical Application in the Treatment of Skin Dysfunctions—An Overview of Dermo-Cosmetic and Dermatological Products
Nanoparticles improve skin treatment but need more research on safety and effectiveness.
research The Tissue-dependent Keratin 19 Gene Transcription Is Regulated by GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1
GKLF/KLF4 and Sp1 control Keratin 19 gene activity, influencing cancer-related changes.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles
Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
research Pathology of Mouse Models of Accelerated Aging
Progeroid mouse models show signs of early aging similar to humans, helping us understand aging better.
research Scarless wound healing: Transitioning from fetal research to regenerative healing
Understanding how baby skin heals without scars could help develop treatments for adults to heal wounds without leaving scars.
research Molecular mechanisms of asymmetric divisions in mammary stem cells
Disruptions in mammary stem cell division can lead to cancer, but targeting these processes might help treat breast cancer.
research Application of microneedle patches for drug delivery; doorstep to novel therapies
Microneedle patches could replace injections but need more development for better use in medicine.
research Going below and beyond the surface: Microneedle structure, materials, drugs, fabrication, and applications for wound healing and tissue regeneration
Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Proliferative and Non-Proliferative Lesions of the Rat and Mouse Integument
The project created a standardized system for classifying skin lesions in lab rats and mice.
research Immune-Epithelial Cross Talk in Regeneration and Repair
Immune-epithelial interactions are crucial for tissue repair, but unchecked can cause diseases.
research In Vitro Differences Between Keratinocyte Stem Cells and Transit-Amplifying Cells of the Human Hair Follicle
Hair follicle stem cells have greater longevity and adhesion, while transit-amplifying cells are more mobile.
research Androgen Regulation of the Human Hair Follicle: The Type I Hair Keratin hHa7 Is a Direct Target Gene in Trichocytes
The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
research Microneedle Array Patch Made of Kangfuxin/Chitosan/Fucoidan Complex Enables Full-Thickness Wound Healing
The patch speeds up deep wound healing.
research Maintaining Hair Inductivity in Human Dermal Papilla Cells: A Review of Effective Methods
The review concluded that keeping the hair-growing ability of human dermal papilla cells is key for hair development and growth.
research Concise Review: Human Dermis as an Autologous Source of Stem Cells for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Human skin can provide stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration, but there are challenges in obtaining and growing these cells safely.
research The 3D Bioprinted Scaffolds for Wound Healing
3D bioprinting improves wound healing by precisely creating scaffolds with living cells and biomaterials, but faces challenges like resolution and speed.
research Overview of Urethral Reconstruction by Tissue Engineering: Current Strategies, Clinical Status and Future Direction
The best method for urethral reconstruction is using hypoxia-preconditioned stem cells with autologous cells on a vascularized synthetic scaffold.
research Advances of antimicrobial dressings loaded with antimicrobial agents in infected wounds
Antimicrobial dressings are promising but need more research to confirm their effectiveness in healing wounds.
research 3D bioprinting of engineered exosomes secreted from M2-polarized macrophages through immunomodulatory biomaterial promotes in vivo wound healing and angiogenesis
3D bioprinting with special hydrogels helps heal wounds and grow new blood vessels.
research Scaffold-based developmental tissue engineering strategies for ectodermal organ regeneration
Scaffold-based strategies show promise for regenerating hair follicles and teeth but need more research for clinical use.
research Acne: Transient Arrest in the Homeostatic Host–Microbiota Dialog?
Acne is a temporary skin imbalance during puberty that often resolves on its own.
research Phylogeny of the Hair Follicle: The Sebogenic Hypothesis
Hair follicles evolved from oil glands, with hair aiding secretion transport.
research Delivery systems in nanocosmeceuticals
Nanoparticles can make cosmetics more effective but have challenges like cost and safety.
research General theory of skin reinforcement
Skin and its underlying fat layer act together to resist mechanical stress, and reinforcing this composite structure may help more with anti-aging than just strengthening the skin alone.