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Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
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360-390 / 1000+ resultsresearch Optimized Microwell Array Device for Preparation of Hair Follicle Germ-like Aggregates
Pen-type microwells are best for forming hair follicle germ structures.
research Trichothiodystrophy hair shafts display distinct ultrastructural features
Trichothiodystrophy hair is structurally abnormal with protein and organization issues.
research Proteomics analysis of the secondary hair follicle cycle in Liaoning cashmere goat
The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
research Nestin expression in hair follicle sheath progenitor cells
Nestin is found in hair follicle progenitor cells, linking them to neural stem cells.
research Osteopontin regulatory functions in the hair follicle open a therapeutic approach for hypertrichosis
FOL-005 peptide may help treat excessive hair growth safely.
research Hair Follicle Transglutaminases and the Formation of ε-(γ-Glutamyl) Cross-links
Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
research Phospholipase A2 Is Required for PIN-FORMED Protein Trafficking to the Plasma Membrane in theArabidopsisRoot
Phospholipase A2 is necessary for the correct placement of PIN proteins in plant roots, affecting root growth.
research An important role of podoplanin in hair follicle growth
Deleting podoplanin in mice promotes hair growth by enhancing cell migration.
research Effect of shampoo, conditioner and permanent waving on the molecular structure of human hair
Perming significantly changes hair's molecular structure, while shampoo and conditioner do not.
research Bioinspired peptides designed for hair perming and dyeing with potential for repair
PepACS offers a safer, eco-friendly way to perm, dye, and repair hair.
research Advantages of Incomplete Digestion in Human Hair Shaft Proteomics, a Focus on Cuticular Keratins
The new method improves protein extraction and analysis in hair, aiding biomedical and forensic work.
research Matriptase Expression and Zymogen Activation in Human Pilosebaceous Unit
Matriptase is highly active in hair follicles and sebaceous glands, especially during hair growth phases.
research Predictive design framework for electrospun pectin nanofibers in biomedical applications
Pectin nanofibers show promise for medical use due to their unique properties.
research Penetration Profile of Microspheres in Follicular Targeting of Terminal Hair Follicles
Microspheres about 1.5 micrometers in size can best penetrate hair follicles, potentially reaching important stem cells.
research Characterization of a Cluster of Human High/Ultrahigh Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein Genes Embedded in the Type I Keratin Gene Domain on Chromosome 17q12-21
A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.
research Structures of three polycystic kidney disease-like domains fromClostridium histolyticumcollagenases ColG and ColH
The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
research Basement membrane components define the microenvironment of aggregated fibroblasts in the skin and support their aggregation in vitro
Basement membrane supports fibroblast aggregation, aiding hair follicle development.
research Expression of type I hair keratins in follicular tumours
Pilomatrixomas likely originate from the hair matrix due to changes in hair keratin expression.
research In brief
Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.
research The origin of citrulline-containing proteins in the hair follicle and the chemical nature of trichohyalin, an intracellular precursor
research Comparative proteomic analyses using iTRAQ-labeling provides insights into fiber diversity in sheep and goats
The research found specific proteins that affect fiber characteristics and hair growth in sheep and goats.
research Protein-phosphatase inhibitors block root hair growth and alter cortical cell shape of Arabidopsis roots
research Structures of Get3d reveal a distinct architecture associated with the emergence of photosynthesis
Get3d protein helps maintain photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic bacteria.
research 085 Coordinate expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors and high sulfur protein in human hair follicles
research Analysis of the abnormal human hair keratins by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
research Elucidating penetration pathways into the hair fiber using novel microscopic techniques.
The conclusion is that substances can penetrate hair fibers through multiple pathways, including both the cell membrane complex and the non-keratinous parts.
research Skin Keratins
Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
research In situ formed fluorescent gold nanoclusters inhibit hair follicle regeneration in oxidative stress microenvironment via suppressing NFκB signal pathway
Tiny glowing gold particles can stop hair growth by blocking a specific cell signal.
research Ultrastructural Localization of S100A3, a Cysteine-rich, Calcium Binding Protein, in Human Scalp Hair Shafts Revealed by Rapid-freezing Immunocytochemistry
S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.