research A Review of Keratin-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.
Search
for
Sort by
Research
720-750 / 1000+ resultsresearch Reversible Activation of c-Myc in Skin
Activating c-Myc in skin causes rapid cell growth and changes, but these effects are reversible.
research Enhancing Permeation of Drug Molecules Across the Skin via Delivery in Nanocarriers: Novel Strategies for Effective Transdermal Applications
Nanocarriers can improve drug delivery through the skin by overcoming barriers.
research Inhibition of Bmp signaling affects growth and differentiation in the anagen hair follicle
Inhibiting Bmp signaling disrupts hair growth and differentiation.
research Microtubules regulate tip growth and orientation in root hairs ofArabidopsis thaliana
Microtubules help control the direction and stability of root hair growth in Arabidopsis thaliana.
research Vitamin D: More Than a “Bone-a-Fide” Hormone
Vitamin D is important for bones, hair, blood pressure, and breast development.
research Inflammatory Cytokine TNFα Promotes the Long-Term Expansion of Primary Hepatocytes in 3D Culture
TNFα helps grow and maintain liver cells in 3D culture for a long time.
research Human CD133 + Progenitor Cells Promote the Healing of Diabetic Ischemic Ulcers by Paracrine Stimulation of Angiogenesis and Activation of Wnt Signaling
CD133+ cells help heal diabetic ulcers by promoting blood vessel growth and activating Wnt signaling.
research Induction of the hair growth phase in postnatal mice by localized transient expression of Sonic hedgehog
Activating the Sonic hedgehog gene in mice can start the hair growth phase.
research The role of reactive oxygen species in cell growth: lessons from root hairs
Reactive oxygen species are essential for plant root hair growth.
research LC/MS analysis of stratum corneum lipids: ceramide profiling and discovery
A new, quick method was developed to analyze skin lipids, discovering a new ceramide subclass.
research The stem cell niche
Stem cell niches are essential for tissue health and repair.
research Regulation of adult stem cell quiescence and its functions in the maintenance of tissue integrity
Quiescent adult stem cells are crucial for tissue repair and maintenance.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription/DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research Hairy tale of signaling in hair follicle development and cycling
Hair growth and development are controlled by specific signaling pathways.
research Mouse notch: expression in hair follicles correlates with cell fate determination.
Mouse Notch is important for determining cell roles in hair follicles.
research Inactivation of the Vitamin D Receptor Enhances Susceptibility of Murine Skin to UV-Induced Tumorigenesis
Mice without the vitamin D receptor are more prone to UV-induced skin tumors.
research Intracrine androgen biosynthesis, metabolism and action revisited
The document concludes that blocking the internal pathways that create androgens might help treat cancers that depend on sex hormones.
research Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and could be a target for anti-aging treatments.
research Comprehensive transcriptome and methylome analysis delineates the biological basis of hair follicle development and wool-related traits in Merino sheep
Key genes and factors crucial for hair follicle development and wool traits in Merino sheep were identified.
research Integument pattern formation involves genetic and epigenetic controls: feather arrays simulated by digital hormone models.
Feather patterns form through genetic and epigenetic controls, with cells self-organizing into periodic patterns.
research Ultrasound-assisted extraction and analysis of maidenhairtree polysaccharides
Ultrasound helps efficiently extract beneficial compounds from maidenhairtree for potential medicinal use.
research A Receptor-Like Kinase Mediates Ammonium Homeostasis and Is Important for the Polar Growth of Root Hairs inArabidopsis
The CAP1 gene helps control ammonium levels and is necessary for the proper growth of root hairs in Arabidopsis.
research A keratin scaffold regulates epidermal barrier formation, mitochondrial lipid composition, and activity
Keratin is crucial for skin barrier formation and affects mitochondrial function.
research Fluorescence Microscopy—An Outline of Hardware, Biological Handling, and Fluorophore Considerations
Designing effective fluorescence microscopy experiments requires careful consideration of hardware, biological models, and imaging agents.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Mesenchymal stem cell therapy for liver disease: full of chances and challenges
Mesenchymal stem cell therapy shows promise for liver disease but faces challenges in standardization and approval.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
research Protein Kinase C as a Therapeutic Target
Protein Kinase C shows promise for cancer treatment, but more research is needed to develop effective inhibitors.