research Keratins 6, 16, and 17 in Health and Disease: A Summary of Recent Findings
Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch CDH3 gene related hypotrichosis and juvenile macular dystrophy – A case with a novel mutation
A new mutation in the CDH3 gene causes hair loss and vision problems in a young girl.
research Constitutive activation of Stat3 in mouse epidermis is linked to hair deficiency and cytoskeletal network damage
Overactive Stat3 in mouse skin causes hair loss and cell structure damage.
research 1324 Impairment of hair-inducing capacity of 3D-cultured human dermal papilla cells by the ablation of STAT5
Removing STAT5 from 3D-cultured human skin cells reduces their ability to grow hair.
research Increased expression of keratin 16 causes anomalies in cytoarchitecture and keratinization in transgenic mouse skin.
Too much keratin 16 in mice skin causes abnormal skin thickening and structure.
research MmuPV1 infection and tumor development of T cell-deficient mice is prevented by passively transferred hyperimmune sera from normal congenic mice immunized with MmuPV1 virus-like particles (VLPs)
Giving immune serum from vaccinated mice to mice without T cells prevents infection and tumor growth.
research Regulation of self-renewal in colorectal cancer cell models
Reducing SOX2 in colorectal cancer cells decreases tumor growth and self-renewal.
research Abstract 2469: Increased cathepsin B expression in cultured tuberous sclerosis skin tumor cells and patient tumor tissues
Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.
research Mutations in the hair cortex keratin hHb6 cause the inherited hair disease monilethrix
research A frameshift mutation in the TRPS1 gene showing a mild phenotype of trichorhinophalangeal syndrome type 1
A small change in the TRPS1 gene leads to a less severe form of a syndrome affecting hair, nose, and finger development.
research Mice with Alopecia, Osteoporosis, and Systemic Amyloidosis Due to Mutation in Zdhhc13, a Gene Coding for Palmitoyl Acyltransferase
A gene mutation in mice causes hair loss, weak bones, and protein buildup, showing how protein processing issues can lead to diseases.
research The Vitamin D Receptor as Tumor Suppressor in Skin
Vitamin D and its receptor may help prevent skin cancer.
research Expression of Potential Dermal Progenitor Cell Markers in the Tumour and Stroma of Skin Adnexal Malignant and Benign Tumours
Markers CRABP1, Nestin, and Ephrin B2 are present in skin cancer environments and may influence their development.
research A Missense Mutation in the Cadherin Interaction Site of The Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A specific gene mutation causes sparse, brittle hair in a family.
research Association between PITX2 polymorphism and androgenetic alopecia in the Indian population
Certain gene variations in PITX2 are linked to a higher risk of male pattern baldness in Indians.
research Identifying the Target Cells and Mechanisms of Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Infection
Human dermal fibroblasts are the main cells targeted by a virus that can cause a deadly skin cancer, and a certain inhibitor can effectively block this infection.
research Update on detection, morphology and fragility in pili annulati in three kindreds
Careful light microscopy is crucial for detecting mild cases of pili annulati, which weakens hair and varies widely in expression.
research Pili Annulati
The patient's hair has unique structural differences with alternating bright and dark bands.
research Research Snippets
New hair regrowth model proposed, imiquimod found to kill skin cancer cells, T-cadherin loss linked to invasive skin cancer, no clear gene link to skin cancer after transplant, and study on children's hair loss shows male dominance and genetic ties.
research Keratinocyte-Expressed Podoplanin is Dispensable for Multi-Step Skin Carcinogenesis
Keratinocyte-expressed podoplanin is not needed for starting skin cancer but helps tumor progression.
research The Proximal Promoter of the Human Transglutaminase 3 Gene
The TGM3 gene's promoter region is key for skin and hair cell function and may aid gene therapy.
research Unexpectedly high carrier rates and genotype/phenotype correlation; LIPH mutations in Japanese autosomal recessive woolly hair/hypotrichosis
Certain gene mutations in Japanese people are linked to different types of hair loss, with some causing mild hair thinning and others leading to complete baldness.
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 The E6/E7 oncogenes of human papilloma virus and estradiol regulate hedgehog signaling activity in a murine model of cervical cancer
HPV genes and estradiol increase a cancer-related signaling pathway, which may be targeted for cervical cancer treatment.
research Loose anchoring of anagen hairs and pili torti due to erlotinib
Erlotinib can cause hair loss and texture changes.
research Homozygous K5Cre transgenic mice have wavy hair and accelerated malignant progression in a murine model of skin carcinogenesis
Homozygous K5Cre transgenic mice have wavy hair and faster cancer progression.
research Nagashima-Type Palmoplantar Keratosis: A Common Asian Type Caused by SERPINB7 Protease Inhibitor Deficiency
Nagashima-type palmoplantar keratosis in Asians is caused by a SERPINB7 gene mutation.
research Genome-wide expression profile analysis of 3D cultured dermal papilla cells from patients with androgenic alopecia
Hair loss in androgenic alopecia patients is linked to changes in certain genes that control cell growth and death.
research Two siblings with a novel nonsense mutation, p.R50X, in the vitamin D receptor gene
A new gene mutation causes vitamin D-resistant rickets and hair loss in two siblings.
research PTEN Mediates Activation of Core Clock Protein BMAL1 and Accumulation of Epidermal Stem Cells
PTEN helps control the number and health of skin stem cells by working with the protein BMAL1.