research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
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research Biodegradable composite from discarded hair keratin and graphene oxide with improved mechanical, thermal and barrier properties: an eco‐friendly solution to waste materials
The keratin-graphene oxide composite is stronger, more heat resistant, and better at blocking gases than pure keratin, offering an eco-friendly use for waste hair.
research Epidermal cyst containing numerous spherules of keratin
The cyst had unusual keratin spherules and resembled bone marrow.
research Growth and differentiation of human keratinocytes cultured on eye lens capsules
Eye lens capsules are the best for growing human skin cells.
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 Rational design of keratin nanoparticles utilizing diverse hair protein fractions for controlled drug release
Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
research Dynamics of Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Skin Homeostasis
Hair follicle development involves specific cells and genes, crucial for understanding severe skin diseases like harlequin ichthyosis.
research Laminin α5 in the keratinocyte basement membrane is required for epidermal–dermal intercommunication
Laminin α5 is essential for skin communication and health.
research Cloning and Activity of Mouse Ultra-High Sulfur Keratin Gene Promoter
The UHS promoter is specific to mouse hair follicles.
research 085 Dermal papilla cells control hair follicle matrix keratinocytes proliferation through versican
Versican in dermal papilla cells is crucial for healthy hair growth.
research The walking dead: sequential nuclear and organelle destruction during hair development
Cells in hair die by breaking down their DNA and mitochondria as they form keratin.
research Analysis of Sequences Controlling Tissue-Specific and Hyperproliferation-Related Keratin 6 Gene Expression in Transgenic Mice
K6 gene expression can be controlled and manipulated in mice for studying skin disorders.
research In Vitro Biosynthesis of Mouse Hair Keratins Under the Direction of Follicular RNA
research Annotation of sheep keratin intermediate filament genes and their patterns of expression
Sheep have 17 keratin genes, similar to humans, but with different expression patterns affecting wool and hair.
research Mrp3, a Mitogen-Regulated Protein/Proliferin Gene Expressed in Wound Healing and in Hair Follicles*
Mrp3 helps in wound healing and hair growth.
research Mice Expressing a Mutant Krt75 (K6hf) Allele Develop Hair and Nail Defects Resembling Pachyonychia Congenita
research Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules
A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
research Defining a Region of the Human Keratin 6a Gene That Confers Inducible Expression in Stratified Epithelia of Transgenic Mice
The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
research Protease-Activated Receptor-1 (Thrombin Receptor) Is Expressed in Mesenchymal Portions of Human Hair Follicle
PAR-1 may play a role in hair growth regulation in human hair follicles.
research Runx1 transcription factor is involved in the regulation of KAP5 gene expression in human hair follicles
Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.
research Bio‐active designed peptide for hair keratin strengthening
Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
research Adhesion Molecules in Skin Development: Morphogenesis of Feather and Haira
Adhesion molecules are crucial for the development of feathers and hair.
research Location and phenotype of human adult keratinocyte stem cells of the skin
Stem cells are in deep skin layers, while differentiating cells are in shallow layers.
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.
research Differential expression of keratin and keratin associated proteins are linked with hair loss condition in spontaneously mutated inbred mice
Abnormal gene expression related to keratin causes hair loss in certain mice.
research Glypican-1, -4 and 6 Participate in the Hair Follicle Stem Cell Differentiation via Specific Interactions with BMP2R, Fz7 and Patched 1
research SKPs Derive from Hair Follicle Precursors and Exhibit Properties of Adult Dermal Stem Cells
SKPs are similar to adult skin stem cells and could help in skin repair and hair growth.
research Skin structure
Human skin has multiple layers and functions, with key roles in protection, temperature control, and appearance.
research Enhanced substantivity of hyaluronic acid on keratin substrates via polymer complexation
Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
research Human hair-derived keratin: Extraction and comparative assessment
The Shindai method effectively extracts keratin from human hair, with potential uses in bioplastics and biofertilizers.