research Keratins and disease at a glance
Keratins are crucial for tissue strength, and mutations in keratin genes can lead to various diseases, highlighting the need for targeted therapies.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Corneodesmosin gene ablation induces lethal skin-barrier disruption and hair-follicle degeneration related to desmosome dysfunction
Deleting the CDSN gene causes severe skin and hair problems, leading to death.
research Network-based identification genetic effect of SARS-CoV-2 infections to Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients
SARS-CoV-2 may worsen IPF due to shared genes and pathways, suggesting potential drug targets.
research Activation of Nrf2 in keratinocytes causes chloracne (MADISH)‐like skin disease in mice
Activating Nrf2 in skin cells causes skin disease similar to chloracne in mice.
research Transcriptome Sequencing Reveals Differences between Primary and Secondary Hair Follicle-derived Dermal Papilla Cells of the Cashmere Goat (Capra hircus)
Primary and secondary hair follicle cells in Cashmere goats have different gene expressions affecting hair growth and size.
research Hairless Suppresses Vitamin D Receptor Transactivation in Human Keratinocytes
Hairless protein can block vitamin D activation in skin cells.
research Characterization of a 300 kbp Region of Human DNA Containing the Type II Hair Keratin Gene Domain
The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.
research Protein Kinase Cε, which Sensitizes Skin to Sun's UV Radiation–Induced Cutaneous Damage and Development of Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Associates with Stat3
Protein Kinase Cε increases skin sensitivity to UV damage and skin cancer risk.
research Alkylation of human hair keratin for tunable hydrogel erosion and drug delivery in tissue engineering applications
Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
research Multifunctional Self-Assembled Peptide Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Peptide hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and tissue repair in medicine.
research Activator Protein-1 Activity Regulates Epithelial Tumor Cell Identity
AP-1 controls tumor cell type by affecting key signaling pathways.
research Amino acid–derived defense metabolites from plants: A potential source to facilitate novel antimicrobial development
Plant-derived amino acids can help develop new antimicrobial drugs.
research A small multigene hydroxyproline-O-galactosyltransferase family functions in arabinogalactan-protein glycosylation, growth and development in Arabidopsis
Three genes in Arabidopsis are important for plant growth and development by affecting sugar attachment to proteins.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target during Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Two Hydroxyproline Galactosyltransferases, GALT5 and GALT2, Function in Arabinogalactan-Protein Glycosylation, Growth and Development in Arabidopsis
GALT5 and GALT2 are important for plant growth and development because they help with protein glycosylation.
research FLCN, a novel autophagy component, interacts with GABARAP and is regulated by ULK1 phosphorylation
The protein FLCN is involved in cellular cleanup and is regulated by ULK1.
research Endogenous/exogenous stimuli‐responsive smart hydrogels for diabetic wound healing
Smart hydrogels can improve diabetic wound healing by adapting to wound conditions and providing controlled treatment.
research Targeting integrin pathways: mechanisms and advances in therapy
New therapies are being developed that target integrin pathways to treat various diseases.
research Human KAP Genes, Only the Half of it? Extensive Size Polymorphisms in Hair Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
research SARS-CoV-2 Non-Structural Proteins and Their Roles in Host Immune Evasion
SARS-CoV-2 proteins help the virus avoid the immune system, delaying response and increasing inflammation.
research An essential role for Rxrα in the development of Th2 responses
RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
research Newly Developed Targeted Therapies Against the Androgen Receptor in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Review
Targeting androgen receptors shows promise for treating triple-negative breast cancer, but more research is needed.
research Functional Food Nutrients, Redox Resilience Signaling and Neurosteroids for Brain Health
Functional foods and nutrients like flavonoids, vitamin D, omega-3s, and probiotics can boost brain health and reduce stress.
research β-catenin-mediated hair growth induction effect of 3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid
3,4,5-tri-O-caffeoylquinic acid promotes hair growth by activating the β-catenin pathway.
research Complete Structure of an Epithelial Keratin Dimer: Implications for Intermediate Filament Assembly
The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
research Keratins as an Inflammation Trigger Point in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.
research Keratins 6, 16, and 17 in Health and Disease: A Summary of Recent Findings
Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
research Intelligent nanotherapeutic strategies for the delivery of CRISPR system
Smart delivery methods for CRISPR gene editing are crucial for clinical success.
research Skin inflammation activates intestinal stromal fibroblasts and promotes colitis
Skin inflammation can worsen intestinal inflammation and colitis.
research Exploring the possibility of predicting human head hair greying from DNA using whole-exome and targeted NGS data
Hair greying is mainly influenced by age, with genetics playing a smaller role.