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Certain gene mutations can weaken the skin barrier and, when combined with environmental factors, lead to eczema and severe itching.
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450-480 / 1000+ results research Analyses of histological and transcriptome differences in the skin of short-hair and long-hair rabbits
Hair length in rabbits is linked to differences in lipid metabolism and cell death.
research The clock within
The circadian clock in skin cells controls their growth and rest cycles.
research A preliminary study of differentially expressed genes in expanded skin and normal skin: implications for adult skin regeneration
The study found that expanded skin regenerates similarly to normal skin, with 77 genes playing a role in the process.
research Probing Keratinocyte and Differentiation Specificity of the Human K5 Promoter in Vitro and in Transgenic Mice
The human K5 promoter controls specific gene expression in skin cells, with key regulatory elements near the TATA box.
research Obesity resistance of the stearoyl-CoA desaturase-deficient (scd1 -/-) mouse results from disruption of the epidermal lipid barrier and adaptive thermoregulation
Deleting the scd1 gene in mice prevents obesity by disrupting skin lipids and improving heat regulation.
research Wnt activator CHIR99021-stimulated human dermal papilla spheroids contribute to hair follicle formation and production of reconstituted follicle-enriched human skin
CHIR99021 helps create human skin with hair follicles, offering hope for hair loss treatments.
research The Roles of EDA2R in Ageing and Disease
EDA2R is a key gene linked to ageing and diseases, and targeting it may help treat conditions like hair loss and chronic diseases.
research Multi-scale modeling for cell fate specification during regeneration and development
Signaling factors and gene-driven cell adhesion are crucial for wound healing and embryo development.
research The crest phenotype in domestic chicken is caused by a 195 bp duplication in the intron of HOXC10
A 195 bp duplication in the HOXC10 gene causes crests in domestic chickens.
research Gene network analysis reveals candidate genes related with the hair follicle development in sheep
Key genes crucial for sheep hair follicle development were identified, aiding fine wool breeding and human hair loss research.
research Cystatin M/E Variant Causes Autosomal Dominant Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans by Dysregulating Cathepsins L and V
A gene variant causes a skin and hair disorder by disrupting protein balance.
research Epigenetics and Other Autoimmune Skin Diseases
Epigenetic changes contribute to autoimmune skin diseases.
research Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Caused by Distal Truncation of BPAG1-e: An Intermediate Generalized Phenotype with Prurigo Papules
A rare gene mutation causes skin fragility and itching without affecting hair or nails.
research Ichthyosis hystrix
A rare skin condition with dark, thick, warty patches and some hair loss was found in a newborn boy.
research O04 HPV8 E6 leads to Lrig1+ keratinocyte stem cell expansion
HPV8 E6 gene causes growth of certain skin stem cells.
research Efficient In Vivo Targeting of Epidermal Stem Cells by Early Gestational Intraamniotic Injection of Lentiviral Vector Driven by the Keratin 5 Promoter
Injecting lentiviral vectors into early gestation mice effectively targets skin stem cells for potential gene therapy.
research Safe Selection of Genetically Manipulated Human Primary Keratinocytes with Very High Growth Potential Using CD24
Researchers found a safe and effective way to pick genetically modified skin cells with high growth potential using CD24.
research Hair follicles’ transit-amplifying cells govern concurrent dermal adipocyte production through Sonic Hedgehog
Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
research Hox in the Niche Controls Hairy-geneity
Hox genes control hair growth patterns in mammals by regulating stem cell activity in the skin.
research Influence of Recombinant Codon-Optimized Plasmid DNA Encoding VEGF and FGF2 on Co-Induction of Angiogenesis
Transfected cells with VEGF and FGF2 genes improve skin wound healing by enhancing blood flow and regeneration.
research 199 Impairment of notch 1 signaling is a common defect in lesions from patients with hidradenitis suppurativa
Notch1 signaling is impaired in hidradenitis suppurativa, affecting skin and hair cells.
research Genetic architecture of mouse skin inflammation and tumour susceptibility
Lgr5 and the vitamin D receptor are key in controlling skin inflammation and tumor risk in mice.
research LncRNA-miRNA-mRNA regulatory networks in skin aging and therapeutic potentials
ceRNA networks offer potential treatments for skin aging and wound healing.
research SFRP2/DPP4 and FMO1/LSP1 Define Major Fibroblast Populations in Human Skin
Two main types of fibroblasts with unique functions and additional subtypes were identified in human skin.
research Epidermal PPARγ Is a Key Homeostatic Regulator of Cutaneous Inflammation and Barrier Function in Mouse Skin
PPARγ is essential for maintaining healthy skin, controlling inflammation, and ensuring proper skin barrier function.
research Study of Skin Microbiome in Patients with Alopecia Areata: Case Control Study
Changes in skin bacteria may relate to alopecia areata severity.
research 1340 Basal keratinocytes exhibit age-related epigenetic and transcriptomic alterations resulting in an altered metabolic profile
Aging changes skin cells, leading to different DNA methylation and gene activity, affecting cell metabolism and aging signs.
research 277 HPV8 E6 induced STAT3 activation leads to hair follicle junctional zone keratinocyte stem cell proliferation and expansion in actinic keratoses
HPV8 causes hair follicle stem cells to grow, leading to skin lesions.
research KERATINS AND SKIN DISORDERS
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.