research Human skin color: Origin, variation and significance
Human skin and hair color variation is mainly due to melanin produced by a few genes, with melanin protecting against sun damage.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Promoter Methylation Changes in KRT17: A Novel Epigenetic Marker for Wool Production in Angora Rabbit
Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
research Metabolic pathways of eicosanoids—derivatives of arachidonic acid and their significance in skin
Eicosanoids are crucial for skin health, and targeting their pathways may help treat skin conditions.
research Screening and expression validation of key proteins for secondary hair follicle growth in cashmere goats based on iTRAQ quantitative proteomics technology
FKBP10 and FBN2 are key proteins for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Multi-omics analysis of functional substances and expression verification in cashmere fineness
The study concluded that the arachidonic acid pathway and the protein KRT79 play a role in determining the fineness of cashmere.
research Epidermal PPARγ Is a Key Homeostatic Regulator of Cutaneous Inflammation and Barrier Function in Mouse Skin
PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
research Comparing Current Therapeutic Modalities of Androgenic Alopecia: A Literature Review of Clinical Trials
Some treatments for hereditary hair loss are effective but vary in results and side effects; new therapies show promise but need more research.
research Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell–Derived Ectodermal Precursor Cells Contribute to Hair Follicle Morphogenesis In Vivo
Human stem cells can help form hair follicles in mice.
research CD34 defines melanocyte stem cell subpopulations with distinct regenerative properties
CD34+ and CD34- melanocyte stem cells have different regenerative abilities.
research Sebaceous Gland, Hair Shaft, and Epidermal Barrier Abnormalities in Keratosis Pilaris with and without Filaggrin Deficiency
Keratosis pilaris is often linked to genetic mutations and causes skin and hair abnormalities, regardless of those mutations.
research Proteomics as a tool to improve novel insights into skin diseases: what we know and where we should be going
Proteomics combined with other technologies can lead to a better understanding of skin diseases.
research The disruption of Sox21-mediated hair shaft cuticle differentiation causes cyclic alopecia in mice
Disrupting the Sox21 gene in mice causes hair loss and regrowth cycles.
research Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes stimulate cutaneous wound healing mediates through TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway
Exosomes from stem cells help wounds heal faster by affecting specific cell signals.
research A comparative proteomic-based study identifies essential factors involved in hair follicle growth in inner Mongolia cashmere goats
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth in cashmere goats.
research Skin cancers and their risk factors in older persons: a population-based study
Older men and those with a history of skin cancer have a higher risk of getting skin cancer again.
research Trends in biopolymer science applied to cosmetics
Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
research Fibroblast Lineage Switching as the Developmental Origin of Scarring and Target for Regenerating Healing
Mimicking fetal wound environments may enable scarless healing in adults.
research eLife assessment: Decoding the complexity of delayed wound healing following Enterococcus faecalis infection
Enterococcus faecalis delays wound healing by disrupting cell functions and creating an anti-inflammatory environment.
research Wound healing: cellular mechanisms and pathological outcomes
Better understanding of wound healing is needed to develop effective treatments for chronic wounds.
research Cellular Heterogeneity and Plasticity of Skin Epithelial Cells in Wound Healing and Tumorigenesis
Skin cells show flexibility in healing wounds and forming tumors, with potential for treating hair disorders and chronic ulcers.
research MicroRNA-148a Controls Epidermal and Hair Follicle Stem/Progenitor Cells by Modulating the Activities of ROCK1 and ELF5
MicroRNA-148a is crucial for maintaining healthy skin and hair growth by affecting stem cell functions.
research Evolution of hard proteins in the sauropsid integument in relation to the cornification of skin derivatives in amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Hair Follicle Pigmentation
Hair color is determined by melanin produced and transferred in hair follicles.
research Thiadiazole chitosan conjugates as a novel cosmetic ingredient for rinse-off hair conditioners: design, formulation, characterization and in silico-molecular docking studies
Thiadiazole chitosan conjugates improve hair manageability, moisture, and protection in conditioners.
research Single-Cell RNA Profiling of Human Skin Reveals Age-Related Loss of Dermal Sheath Cells and Their Contribution to a Juvenile Phenotype
Aging reduces dermal sheath cells, affecting youthful skin appearance.
research Innovative method of alopecia treatment by autologous adipose-derived SVF
The document concludes that using a person's own fat cells (SVF) can significantly increase hair thickness and density, suggesting it could be a promising treatment for hair loss.
research ALKBH5-mediated m6A demethylation fuels cutaneous wound re-epithelialization by enhancing PELI2 mRNA stability
ALKBH5 helps wounds heal faster by stabilizing PELI2 mRNA.
research Injury-induced interleukin-1 alpha promotes Lgr5 hair follicle stem cells de novo regeneration and proliferation via regulating regenerative microenvironment in mice
The protein interleukin-1 alpha helps regenerate hair follicles and increase stem cell growth in mice.
research Effects of lifelong testosterone exposure on health and disease using Mendelian randomization
Higher testosterone levels can increase the risk of certain diseases like type 2 diabetes in women and prostate cancer in men, but can also protect against autoimmune diseases and hair loss. It also affects body fat and bone density.
research SOCS1 and SOCS3 as key checkpoint molecules in the immune responses associated to skin inflammation and malignant transformation
SOCS1 and SOCS3 help control skin inflammation and are important for developing treatments for skin diseases.