research The structure of people’s hair
Hair's molecular structure is mostly consistent, but genetic differences affect lipid types, which could help diagnose diseases.
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390-420 / 1000+ resultsresearch Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep—A Review
Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
research Insulin-like growth factor 1 and hair growth
IGF-1 can boost hair growth by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.
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 Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles
Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
research Interleukin-1 Induces Transcription of Keratin K6 in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes
Interleukin-1 increases keratin K6 production in skin cells.
research Pharmacologic interventions in aging hair
Minoxidil and Finasteride are effective for male baldness; more research is needed for hair aging treatments.
research Dynamic Plasticity of Axons within a Cutaneous Milieu
Hair clipping can trigger axon growth and changes in the skin.
research An overview of chemical straightening of human hair: technical aspects, potential risks to hair fibre and health and legal issues
Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
research Epidermal Stem Cells do not Communicate Through Gap Junctions
Epidermal stem cells don't use gap junctions to communicate.
research Two distinct signaling pathways in hair cycle induction: Stat3-dependent and -independent pathways
There are two ways to start hair growth: one needs Stat3 and the other does not, but both need PI3K activation.
research Going below and beyond the surface: Microneedle structure, materials, drugs, fabrication, and applications for wound healing and tissue regeneration
Microneedles are effective for painless drug delivery and promoting wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications
Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
research Hair Cycle Control by Vanilloid Receptor-1 (TRPV1): Evidence from TRPV1 Knockout Mice
TRPV1 helps regulate hair growth cycles.
research Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Deciphering the Complex Immunopathogenesis of Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is caused by immune attacks on hair follicles, affecting hair growth and quality of life.
research Existence of Neural Crest–Derived Progenitor Cells in Normal and Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy Corneal Endothelium
Neural crest-derived progenitor cells in the cornea could help treat corneal issues without transplants.
research Position effect on FGF13 associated with X-linked congenital generalized hypertrichosis
FGF13 gene changes cause excessive hair growth in a rare condition.
research RANKL Induces Organized Lymph Node Growth by Stromal Cell Proliferation
RANKL causes lymph nodes to grow by making certain cells multiply.
research Prostanoid receptors in anagen human hair follicles
Human hair follicles contain a complex network of prostanoid receptors that may influence hair growth.
research More than One Gene Involved in Monilethrix: Intracellular but also Extracellular Players
Monilethrix involves multiple genes affecting hair structure, including DSG4 mutations.
research Alginate-Based Composites for Corneal Regeneration: The Optimization of a Biomaterial to Overcome Its Limits
Alginate-based composites can be improved to effectively replace donor corneas for regeneration.
research Uncomplicated differentiation of stem cells into bipolar neurons and myelinating glia
Hair follicles can be used to easily create neurons and glial cells for potential nerve repair.
research Pharmacognostic Evaluation and Antioxidant Activity of <i>Urtica dioica</i> L.
Urtica dioica (stinging nettle) is a potential natural antioxidant for medicinal and cosmetic use.
research Histopathology of aging of the hair follicle
Hair becomes gray and thin as we age, and while most hair loss in older people is due to genetics, there's a chance for gray hair to regain color under certain conditions.
research Topobiology of Human Pigmentation: P-Cadherin Selectively Stimulates Hair Follicle Melanogenesis
P-cadherin is crucial for hair follicle pigmentation but not skin pigmentation.
research Recent Advances in the Use of Cubosomes as Drug Carriers with Special Emphasis on Topical Applications
Cubosomes improve drug delivery for skin and eye diseases by enhancing adhesion, retention, and release.
research Feasibility of repairing full-thickness skin defects by iPSC-derived epithelial stem cells seeded on a human acellular amniotic membrane
iPSC-derived stem cells on a special membrane can help repair full-thickness skin defects.
research Structural changes in trichocyte keratin intermediate filaments during keratinization
Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
research Fibroblasts and endothelial cells interplay drives hypertrophic scar formation: Insights from in vitro and in vivo models
Fibroblast and endothelial cell interactions are crucial in forming hypertrophic scars.