research Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
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research Human hair keratins
research Patterns of expression of trichocytic and epithelial cytokeratins in mammalian tissues II. Concomitant and mutually exclusive synthesis of trichocytic and epithelial cytokeratins in diverse human and bovine tissues (hair follicle, nail bed and matrix, lingual papilla, thymic reticulum)
Trichocytic cytokeratins are found in hair, nails, tongue, and thymus cells, showing complex regulation in tissue development.
research A group of type I keratin genes on human chromosome 17: characterization and expression.
Only one K16 gene on chromosome 17 makes a functional keratin protein.
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 Cytokeratin 15 expression in trichoepitheliomas and a subset of basal cell carcinomas suggests they originate from hair follicle stem cells
Trichoepitheliomas and some basal cell carcinomas likely come from hair follicle stem cells.
research Acantholytic hair casts: A dermoscopic sign of pemphigus vulgaris of the scalp
Hair casts on the scalp may be a sign of ongoing pemphigus vulgaris and could suggest a need to adjust treatment.
research Hair Casts
Hair casts may be caused by repetitive hair pulling or styling and are often misdiagnosed.
research Diseases of the skin. Treatment of scalp disorders.
The document concludes that scalp disorders can be treated with hair washing, specific shampoos, medications, and sometimes surgery or hair transplants, but hereditary baldness is untreatable.
research Folliculotropic mycosis fungoides of the scalp: A case report
Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing Folliculotropic Mycosis Fungoides on the scalp.
research Retrospective study of dermatophylosis in sheep in the Sertão of Paraíba
Dermatophylosis sporadically affects adult sheep in Sertão da Paraíba, causing alopecic and crusty skin lesions.
research Molecular and Pathological Studies on Sarcoptes scabiei in Sheep in Ismailia Province, Egypt.
10.5% of sheep in Ismailia, Egypt, had Sarcoptes scabiei, causing skin issues.
research Transient perforating folliculitis induced by sorafenib
Sorafenib can cause a temporary skin condition that goes away after stopping the drug.
research Cytokeratin 7 and 20
CK7 and CK20 help identify and classify tumors for accurate cancer diagnosis.
research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Histochemistry of the human hair follicle with consideration of anagen phases I to VI
Human hair follicles have a unique cell distribution and differentiation pattern during growth.
research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance
The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
research Against the Rules: Human Keratin K80
Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
research The Process of Cornification Evolved From the Initial Keratinization in the Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives of Vertebrates: A New Synthesis and the Case of Sauropsids
Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
research Ontogeny and regional variability of keratin 2e (K2e) in developing human fetal skin: a unique spatial and temporal pattern of keratin expression in development
Keratin 2e shows a unique pattern in developing fetal skin, different from other keratins.
research Analysis of Keratin-Associated Protein-7 (KRTAP7) protein structure and function in Indian dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)
All Indian dromedary camel breeds have the same KRTAP7 gene affecting hair quality.
research Structural and Immunocytochemical Characterization of Keratinization in Vertebrate Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives
Vertebrate skin evolved to be more specialized and complex, especially in land animals.
research A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes within introns of another gene on human chromosome 21q22.3
A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
research Outer root sheath keratinization in anagen and catagen of the mammalian hair follicle. A seventh distinct type of keratinization in the hair follicle: trichilemmal keratinization.
Trichilemmal keratinization is a unique process in hair follicles where the outer root sheath turns into keratin without a specific layer.
research Epidermal structure created by canine hair follicle keratinocytes enriched with bulge cells in a three‐dimensional skin equivalent model in vitro: implications for regenerative therapy of canine epidermis
Keratinocytes from dog hair follicles can create a functional skin layer in a lab model, useful for dog skin therapy.
research The Histology of Keratin Fibers
research The structure of the “amorphous” matrix of keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
research Expression of novel keratin associated protein 5 genes in the cuticle layer of human hair follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research Solid basal cell epithelioma (BCE) possibly originates from the outer root sheath of the hair follicle.
Basal cell epithelioma likely starts from the hair follicle's outer root sheath.