research Keratinocytes of the Upper Epidermis and Isthmus of Hair Follicles Express Hemoglobin mRNA and Protein
Skin cells and certain hair follicle areas produce hemoglobin, which may help protect against oxidative stress like UV damage.
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research Altered hair root gene expression profiles highlight calcium signaling and lipid metabolism pathways to be associated with curly hair initiation and maintenance in Mangalitza pigs
Genes related to calcium signaling and lipid metabolism are important for curly hair in Mangalitza pigs.
research Mechanical force drives the initial mesenchymal-epithelial interaction during skin organoid development
Mechanical force is important for the first contact between skin cells and hair growth in mini-organs.
research Isolation of a Novel Population of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles
Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.
research The role of fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b in skin homeostasis and cancer development
Fgfr2b helps maintain healthy skin and prevent cancer.
research Mutations in Three Genes Encoding Proteins Involved in Hair Shaft Formation Cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome
Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
research A Novel Epithelial Keratin, hK6irs1, is Expressed Differentially in All Layers of the Inner Root Sheath, Including Specialized Huxley Cells (Flügelzellen) of the Human Hair Follicle
A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.
research LGR5 is a Marker of Poor Prognosis in Glioblastoma and is Required for Survival of Brain Cancer Stem‐Like Cells
High LGR5 levels in glioblastoma indicate poor prognosis and are essential for cancer stem cell survival.
research Myricetin: A Significant Emphasis on Its Anticancer Potential via the Modulation of Inflammation and Signal Transduction Pathways
Myricetin shows promise as an anticancer agent by reducing inflammation and enhancing drug effectiveness.
research C/EBPα and C/EBPβ Are Required for Sebocyte Differentiation and Stratified Squamous Differentiation in Adult Mouse Skin
C/EBPalpha and C/EBPbeta are crucial for normal skin and oil gland cell development in adult mice.
research An unexpected role for keratin 10 end domains in susceptibility to skin cancer
Keratin 10 end domains may increase skin cancer risk by reducing cell death.
research Estrogen Leads to Reversible Hair Cycle Retardation through Inducing Premature Catagen and Maintaining Telogen
Estrogen can temporarily slow down hair growth but this can be reversed.
research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis
Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.
research Loss of Msx2 Function Down-Regulates the FoxE3 Expression and Results in Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Resembling Peters Anomaly
Loss of Msx2 function causes eye development issues similar to Peters anomaly.
research Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside suppresses DHT-induced dermal papilla cell senescence by modulating p38-dependent ER-mitochondria contacts
Cyanidin 3-O-arabinoside may help treat a common form of hair loss by protecting cells against aging and improving cell function.
research The importance of basonuclin 2 in adult mice and its relation to basonuclin 1
Basonuclin 2 is vital for the development of facial bones, hair follicles, and male germ cells in adult mice, and its absence can lead to dwarfism and abnormal follicles.
research Breast cancer resistance protein identifies clonogenic keratinocytes in human interfollicular epidermis
ABCG2 protein marks stem-like skin cells in human epidermis.
research Ginseng Extracts, GS-KG9 and GS-E3D, Prevent Blood–Brain Barrier Disruption and Thereby Inhibit Apoptotic Cell Death of Hippocampal Neurons in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats
Ginseng extracts protect brain cells and reduce damage in diabetic rats.
research mTORC1 activity negatively regulates human hair follicle growth and pigmentation
High mTORC1 activity slows hair growth and causes it to lose color.
research Hepatocyte growth factor-modified hair follicle stem cells ameliorate cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury in rats
HGF-modified hair follicle stem cells help brain recovery after injury in rats.
research Ligand‐Independent Actions of the Vitamin D Receptor: More Questions Than Answers
The vitamin D receptor can act without its usual activating molecule, affecting hair growth and skin cancer, but its full range of actions is not well understood.
research Finasteride Enhances the Generation of Human Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells by Up-Regulating the COX2/PGE2 Pathway
Finasteride boosts immune cells that suppress T-cells, possibly helping with immune disorders but may increase cancer risk.
research Hair follicles modulate skin barrier function
Hair follicles play a crucial role in regulating skin barrier function.
research A functional role of S100A4/non-muscle myosin IIA axis for pro-tumorigenic vascular functions in glioblastoma
High S100A4 levels worsen glioblastoma by promoting blood vessel growth.
research Regulation and Role of GLI1 in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Pathogenesis
GLI1 might protect against the start of skin cancer and is not linked to cancer severity.
research Minoxidil Nanoparticles Targeting Hair Follicles Enhance Hair Growth in C57BL/6 Mice
Minoxidil nanoparticles significantly boost hair growth in mice compared to regular minoxidil.
research Cordyceps militaris Grown on Germinated Rhynchosia nulubilis (GRC) Encapsulated in Chitosan Nanoparticle (GCN) Suppresses Particulate Matter (PM)-Induced Lung Inflammation in Mice
GCN reduces lung inflammation and damage from air pollution in mice.
research Extracellular Signal-Regulated Kinase Mediates Ebastine-Induced Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cell Proliferation
Ebastine may promote hair regrowth by increasing cell growth through the ERK pathway.
research Skin regional specification and higher-order HoxC regulation
A specific DNA duplication in Polish chickens affects feather shape by altering gene expression.
research Knockout of integrin β1 in induced pluripotent stem cells accelerates skin-wound healing by promoting cell migration in extracellular matrix
Turning off a specific gene in stem cells speeds up skin healing by helping cells move better.