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.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch A novel preparation method for silicone oil nanoemulsions and its application for coating hair with silicone
A new method improves silicone oil coating on hair, enhancing moisture and lubrication.
research Keratin intermediate filaments in the colon: guardians of epithelial homeostasis
Keratin proteins are essential for keeping the cells in the human colon healthy and stable.
research Synthesis and Validation of Functional Nanogels as pH-Sensors in the Hair Follicle
Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
research Bioengineered microneedles and nanomedicine as therapeutic platform for tissue regeneration
Bioengineered microneedles and nanomedicine offer promising, precise treatments for tissue regeneration.
research Organic and Biogenic Nanocarriers as Bio-Friendly Systems for Bioactive Compounds’ Delivery: State-of-the Art and Challenges
Organic and biogenic nanocarriers can improve drug delivery but face challenges like consistency and safety.
research 天然药物自组装纳米粒的形成机制、构建及性能评价
Natural product nanoparticles improve drug absorption but need better stability and production methods.
research The Anti-Flyaway/Frizz Effect by Inducing the α-Helical Structure Transition of Hair
ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
research Antiviral drugs prolong survival in murine recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
Antiviral drugs, especially daclatasvir, may be a new treatment for a rare skin disease, improving survival and reducing symptoms in mice.
research Analyses of histological and transcriptome differences in the skin of short-hair and long-hair rabbits
Hair length in rabbits is linked to differences in lipid metabolism and cell death.
research Unveiling the link between surface physicochemistry and nanomechanical behavior in bleached and UV-irradiated human hair fibers
Bleaching and UV exposure significantly damage hair.
research Types I and II Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
research A Highly Sensitive MEMS Silicon-Hair Device Reproducing the Function of Hair Follicle
A new device mimics hair follicle functions and detects tiny forces with high sensitivity.
research Characterization of the mechanical properties of the cortex region of human hair fibers by multiparametric Atomic Force Microscopy mapping
Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
research A highly sensitive MEMS silicon‐hair device reproducing the function of hair follicle
The device mimics human hair follicles and detects tiny forces and moments with high sensitivity.
research Nanotribological characterization of human hair and skin using atomic force microscopy
The research improved understanding of hair and skin properties across different ethnicities and conditions.
research Micro-mechanical approaches to characterize tip growth: Insights into root hair elasto-viscoplastic properties
Root hair growth mechanics depend on turgor pressure and cell wall properties.
research Three-dimensional reconstructions of mechanosensory end organs suggest a unifying mechanism underlying dynamic, light touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Micro-mechanical approaches to characterize tip growth: Insights into Root Hair Elasto-Viscoplastic Properties
Root hair stiffness is mainly influenced by tip compression and turgor pressure.
research Three-dimensional microanatomy of mechanoreceptors and their possible mechanism of sensory transduction.
Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
research Nanoindentation of Hair Cortex and Medulla Regions
research 877 Integration of magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy for exploring the mechanobiology of keratinocyte cell-cell and cell-matrix anchoring junctions
The conclusion is that a new method combining magnetic tweezers and traction force microscopy may help understand skin cell interactions and diseases.
research The mechanical forces that shape our senses
Mechanical forces are crucial in shaping our sensory organs during development.
research Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles
Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
research Branched Polymer Architecture for Modulating Interactions in Material-Bio Interface
research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical & Structural Mechanical Parameters
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
research Chaotrope-Guided Protein Microneedles with High Drug-Loading Capacity, Ultrafast Dissolution, and High Mechanical Strength
research Abstracts
The model helps improve medical devices by showing how skin deforms under pressure.
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 In situ tensile deformation characterization of human hair with atomic force microscopy
AFM helped show how hair changes under tension and the effects of damage and conditioner.