research Ultrastructural localization of hair keratins, high sulfur keratin-associated proteins and sulfhydryl oxidase in the human hair
Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Overexpression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase under the control of mouse metallothionein I promoter in transgenic mice: evidence for a striking post-transcriptional regulation of transgene expression by a polyamine analogue
Overexpression of SSAT in mice causes hair loss, liver damage, and sensitivity to polyamine analogues.
research The Lysosomal Protease Cathepsin L Is an Important Regulator of Keratinocyte and Melanocyte Differentiation During Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Cycling
Cathepsin L is essential for normal hair growth and development.
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.
research Trichothiodystrophy: Review of sulfur-deficient brittle hair syndromes and association with the ectodermal dysplasias
research Targeted expression of spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase increases susceptibility to chemically induced skin carcinogenesis
Increasing SSAT makes skin more prone to cancer.
research Characterization of the exocuticle a‐layer proteins of wool
The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
research Transglutaminase-mediated cross-linking in mammalian epidermis
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 BIOFORTIFICATION OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS WITH SELENIUM
Biofortifying fruits and vegetables with selenium can improve dietary intake and prevent health issues.
research The human cysteine protease cathepsin V can compensate for murine cathepsin L in mouse epidermis and hair follicles
Human cathepsin V can replace mouse cathepsin L to maintain normal skin and hair in mice.
research Epidermal cyst containing numerous spherules of keratin
The cyst had unusual keratin spherules and resembled bone marrow.
research A Congenital Hair Defect: Trichoschisis With Alternating Birefringence and Low Sulfur Content
research Identification and Characterization of Two Se6OMTs from Stephania epigaea Offer Novel Insights into the Biosynthetic Pathway of Cepharanthine
The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
research Determination of Cystine and Cysteine in Altered Human Hair Fibers
Cold waving solutions quickly reduce cystine to cysteine in hair.
research Role of cholesterol sulfate in epidermal structure and function: Lessons from X-linked ichthyosis
Cholesterol sulfate buildup due to a genetic mutation disrupts the skin barrier, leading to the scaling skin seen in X-linked ichthyosis.
research Effect of Growth Phase on Deposition of Selenium (Se) in Tissues of Rats Fed Elevated Dietary Levels of Se as Either L-Selenomethionine or Sodium Selenate
Hair and nails can indicate selenium levels in the body.
research Heterozygous COL5A1 deletion in a cat with classical Ehlers–Danlos syndrome
A cat's poor wound healing was linked to a genetic deletion in the COL5A1 gene.
research Sulfur Containing Tyrosine Analogs Can Cause Selective Melanocytotoxicity Involving Tyrosinase-Mediated Apoptosis
research Schizochytrium sp. Extracted Lipids Prevent Alopecia by Enhancing Antioxidation and Inhibiting Ferroptosis of Dermal Papilla Cells
Lipids from Schizochytrium sp. help prevent hair loss by protecting hair cells from damage and promoting hair growth.
research Dissecting hair breakage in alopecia areata: the central role of dysregulated cysteine homeostasis
Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
research A detailed mapping of the readily accessible disulphide bonds in the cortex of wool fibres
Researchers found that the most reachable bonds in wool fibers are near the ends of certain proteins, which help stabilize the fiber's structure.
research Impaired turnover of autophagolysosomes in cathepsin L deficiency
Cathepsin L deficiency causes large, abnormal cell structures and health issues in mice.
research It's elemental!
Selenium is important for health but must be consumed in the right amount to avoid health issues.
research Steatocystoma
research Human Epidermal Transglutaminase
The enzyme is crucial for skin cell development and can be activated without proteolytic activation.
research Unique amino acid signatures that are evolutionarily conserved distinguish simple-type, epidermal and hair keratins
Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
research A New Case of Isolated Trichothiodystrophy
A rare case of isolated trichothiodystrophy was identified, marked by brittle hair with low sulfur content.
research The role of cathepsin E in terminal differentiation of keratinocytes
Cathepsin E is crucial for normal skin cell differentiation and development.
research Substrate specific sulfatase activity from hair follicles in recessive X-linked ichthyosis
Recessive X-linked ichthyosis involves a less efficient enzyme in hair follicles, suggesting two distinct enzymes.