research A novel monilethrix mutation in coil 2A of KRT86 causing autosomal dominant monilethrix with incomplete penetrance
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Genes for intermediate filament proteins and the draft sequence of the human genome
The study found 65 intermediate filament genes, including new keratins, and suggested updating keratin naming.
research Novel mutations of the ABCA12, KRT1 and ST14 genes in three unrelated newborns showing congenital ichthyosis
New genetic mutations linked to rare skin disorders were found in three newborns.
research Few Simple Sequence Repeats in Human Hair
Human hair keratin genes have unique simple sequence repeats that may help track genetic variations.
research Inducible Cutaneous Inflammation Reveals a Protumorigenic Role for Keratinocyte CXCR2 in Skin Carcinogenesis
CXCR2 in skin cells promotes tumor growth.
research KLK5 and KLK7 Ablation Fully Rescues Lethality of Netherton Syndrome-Like Phenotype
Removing both KLK5 and KLK7 proteins can prevent death and skin issues in Netherton syndrome.
research KIF18B is a cell-type specific regulator of spindle orientation in the epidermis
KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
research Crosslinking Between Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
research Akt2 and SGK3 are both determinants of postnatal hair follicle development
Akt2 and SGK3 are both important for normal hair growth and development.
research Human tissue kallikreins as promiscuous modulators of homeostatic skin barrier functions
Human tissue kallikreins help regulate skin barrier functions and affect skin health.
research Linkage of Monilethrix to the Trichocyte and Epithelial Keratin Gene Cluster on 12q11-q13
research Multiple Roles of Integrin-Linked Kinase in Epidermal Development, Maturation and Pigmentation Revealed by Molecular Profiling
ILK is essential for skin development, pigmentation, and healing.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research A novel point mutation of keratin 17 (KRT17) in a Japanese family with pachyonychia congenita type 2: an RNA-based genetic analysis using a single hair bulb
research Essential Role for Integrin-Linked Kinase in Melanoblast Colonization of the Skin
Integrin-linked kinase is crucial for melanoblasts to properly colonize the skin.
research Activation of Nrf2 in keratinocytes causes chloracne (MADISH)‐like skin disease in mice
Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
research 092 Novel biallelic RIPK4 mutations cause ectodermal dysplasia with cutaneous syndactyly
New RIPK4 gene mutations were found to cause a type of skin and limb birth defect.
research Itpr3 Is Responsible for the Mouse Tufted (tf) Locus
The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
research Erlotinib-Induced Skin Inflammation Is IL-1 Mediated in KC-Tie2 Mice and Human Skin Organ Culture
Erlotinib causes skin inflammation through IL-1, which can be reduced by anakinra.
research Emerging role of ILK and ELMO2 in the integration of adhesion and migration pathways
ILK and ELMO2 help cells move and stick together, important for wound healing and hair growth.
research BRCA2 in abscission
The tumor suppressor BRCA2 helps in cell division by bringing key proteins to the area where cells split.
research Netherton Syndrome
Netherton syndrome is a genetic skin disorder causing severe skin issues and requires careful treatment to protect the skin barrier.
research Directed Expression of a Chimeric Type II Keratin Partially Rescues Keratin 5-null Mice
A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
research 1339 Casein kinase 1 inhibition in keratinocytes enhances the migration of melanocyte precursors in the hair follicle via KitL/c-Kit signaling pathway
Blocking casein kinase 1 in skin cells can help melanocyte precursors move better, potentially helping with conditions like vitiligo or gray hair.
research Keratin 6A promotes skin inflammation through JAK1-STAT3 activation in keratinocytes
Keratin 6A increases skin inflammation, suggesting it could be a target for treating certain skin diseases.
research 702 dsRNA induces ectopic KRT9 expression via WNT/β-catenin-mediated signaling
Double-stranded RNA activates a pathway that causes a skin protein to be expressed in the wrong place.
research Abstract 2205: KRTAP 2-3 is a novel potential biomarker of cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell (PACC) state to predict cancer recurrence
KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
research Dual inhibitors of urease and carbonic anhydrase-II from Iris species
Some natural compounds from Iris plants can block enzymes related to certain disorders, with a few affecting both targeted enzymes.
research Construction and Verification of Recombinant Follicle-specific Expression Vector
The vector successfully directed specific gene expression in hair follicles.
research A new heterozygous frameshift variant in keratin 10 resulting in ichthyosis hystrix in a father and daughter
A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.