research Commentary on: Hairless and the polyamine putrescine form a negative regulatory loop in the epidermis
The commentary explains that a balance of HR protein and putrescine is important for normal hair growth.
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research Understanding the formation mechanism of drug-polymer inclusion complex by structure elucidation and theoretical calculation
The research shows how certain drug molecules form stable structures with polymers, which could help create new drug forms.
research MHC Class I-Like MILL Molecules Are β2-Microglobulin-Associated, GPI-Anchored Glycoproteins That Do Not Require TAP for Cell Surface Expression
MILL molecules are unique immune proteins in mice that don't need TAP to appear on cell surfaces.
research Location of keratin-associated proteins in developing fiber cuticle cells using immunoelectron microscopy
Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.
research Transcription Regulation and Protein Subcellular Localization of the Truncated Basic Hair Keratin hHb1-ΔN in Human Breast Cancer Cells
A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.
research Structure-guided PEGylated fibroblast growth factor 2 variants accelerate wound healing with improved stability
Compound 6 is a promising candidate for better wound healing.
research Sequence of a Cashmere goat type I hair keratin gene and its expression in skin
The Cashmere goat hair keratin gene is crucial for hair structure.
research More than One Gene Involved in Monilethrix: Intracellular but also Extracellular Players
Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
research [Three-dimensional culture of plucked human hair follicles inside the collagen gel matrix].
Human hair follicles can grow and form structures in a collagen gel, useful for studying hair cell growth.
research Type II Epithelial Keratin 6hf (K6hf) Is Expressed in the Companion Layer, Matrix, and Medulla in Anagen-Stage Hair Follicles
K6hf is found in specific parts of hair follicles, nails, and tongue, and is linked to hair growth and structure.
research Expression of Basement Membrane Proteins and Interstitial Collagens in Dermal Papillae of Human Hair Follicles
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
research Strategies for improved hair binding: Keratin fractions and the impact of cationic substructures
Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
research Changes in the Molecular Structure of Hair in Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Insulin-dependent diabetes alters hair's molecular structure, making it useful for studying diabetes effects.
research Crystal Structure of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's crystal structure shows two different molecule shapes and nitrogen states.
research Production of a 135-residue long N-truncated human keratinocyte growth factor 1 in Escherichia coli
A stable, active version of a growth factor was made in bacteria, showing promise for medical use.
research Structure–property relationships of meta-kerateine biomaterials derived from human hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
research Direct Observation of Hair Components Involved in Formation of Permanent Waves
Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.
research Strain and Strain Recovery of Human Hair from the Nano- to the Macroscale
Human hair can almost fully recover its structure within about 1,000 minutes after being stretched.
research Localization of S100A2, S100A4, S100A6, S100A7, and S100P in the human hair follicle.
Different S100 proteins have specific roles in various parts of the hair follicle.
research Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati features on light and electron microscopy
Isolated patchy heterochromia with pili annulati can occur without other health issues.
research TGF-β2 and collagen play pivotal roles in the spheroid formation and anti-aging of human dermal papilla cells
Collagen and TGF-β2 help maintain hair cell shape and youthfulness.
research Significance of the polyglutamine tract polymorphism in the androgen receptor
The length of the CAG repeat in the androgen receptor gene affects the risk and progression of prostate cancer, BPH, infertility, and undermasculinized genitalia.
research The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research Connective tissue sheath of hair follicle is a major source of dermal type I procollagen in human scalp
The hair follicle's connective tissue is a key source of a certain collagen in human scalp skin.
research MLPH-mediated activation of dermal papilla IGF-1 signaling drives human hair shaft elongation and anagen induction
MLPH helps hair grow by activating IGF-1 signaling in hair cells.
research Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity
Keratin peptides in hair might help identify gender and ethnicity.
research Immunohistochemical expressions of mGluR5, P2Y2 receptor, PLC-?1, and IP3R-I and -II in Merkel cells in rat sinus hair follicles
research KIF18B is a cell-type specific regulator of spindle orientation in the epidermis
KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.