research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
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630-660 / 1000+ results research Growth and differentiation of human keratinocytes cultured on eye lens capsules
Eye lens capsules are the best for growing human skin cells.
research Keratinisation status and cytokeratins of the human Meibomian gland epithelium
Hyper-keratinisation in Meibomian glands contributes to gland dysfunction.
research Expression of epidermal keratins and filaggrin during human fetal skin development.
Keratins and filaggrin change as fetal skin develops, marking key stages of skin formation.
research Ichthyosis fetalis in a cross‐bred lamb
A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.
research The extraction and characterization of human nail keratin
Human nails contain both skin and hair keratins, each needing different extraction methods.
research In vivo formation steps of the hard α-keratin intermediate filament along a hair follicle: Evidence for structural polymorphism
Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.
research The Human Type II Keratin Gene Cluster on Chromosome 12q13.13: Final Count or Hidden Secrets?
The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
research Tight junctions form a barrier in porcine hair follicles
Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
research Culture of hair matrix and follicular keratinocytes
research On the Regulation of Hair Keratin Expression: Lessons from Studies in Pilomatricomas
research Patterns of epithelial expression of Fos protein suggest important role in the transition from viable to cornified cell during keratinization
Fos protein is crucial for cell transition to cornification in keratinized tissues.
research Congenital and Hereditary Skin Diseases
Bovines can have rare inherited skin diseases with specific symptoms like hair loss, fragile skin, and abnormal porphyrin buildup.
research Fine Structure of the Fully Keratinized Hair Cuticle in the Head Hair of the Human
Human hair cuticle has five cell layers with specific junctions and granules.
research Osteopontin regulatory functions in the hair follicle open a therapeutic approach for hypertrichosis
FOL-005 peptide may help treat excessive hair growth safely.
research Glycoconjugate expression of cells of human anagen hair follicles during keratinization
Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.
research Animal Hair Fibers
Rabbit hair fibers are similar to wool and have a hollow center like feathers.
research An in vitro analysis of the hemostatic efficacy of fibrinogen precipitation with varied keratin fraction compositions
Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
research Keratin film made of human hair as a nail plate model for studying drug permeation
Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
research The Use of Keratin Hydrolysate Obtained by Microbial Conversion of Chicken Feathers as Part of a Cosmetic Serum for Hair Care
A hair serum with 3% keratin from chicken feathers made hair smoother, shinier, and more elastic.
research Structural changes in trichocyte keratin intermediate filaments during keratinization
Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
research HAIR KERATINIZATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
research De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research Molecular modeling and structural characterization of a high glycine–tyrosine hair keratin associated protein
The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
research Distribution of caspase‐14 in epidermis and hair follicles is evolutionarily conserved among mammals
Caspase-14 is important for skin and hair development in all mammals.
research BMP4 and nuclear laminC orchestrate a expression of AHF/Trichohyalin molecule, a key modulator of keratin intermediate filaments in the hair follicle
research Loss of keratin 10 is accompanied by increased sebocyte proliferation and differentiation
Without keratin 10, there's more growth and development of oil-producing skin cells.
research STUDY ON CONNECTIVE TISSUE FIBRE IN NECK SKIN OF GOAT
Goat neck skin has a complex network of collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
research Proteomic analysis identifies differentially expressed proteins participating in forming Type III brush hair in Yangtze River Delta white goat
Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
research Hair follicle transcriptome profiles during the transition from anagen to catagen in Cashmere goat (Capra hircus)
The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.