research Morphological study in a mechanism of congenital pili torti formation: Björnstad syndrome
Björnstad syndrome causes twisted hair from birth.
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150-180 / 1000+ results research Trichostasis Spinulosa: A Clinical Simulant of Acne Open Comedones
Trichostasis spinulosa can look like acne but usually affects adults, not children.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research Expression of novel keratin associated protein 5 genes in the cuticle layer of human hair follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research Pili Trianguli et Canaliculi Is a Defect of Inner Root Sheath Keratinization
The hair defect is due to abnormal inner root sheath keratinization.
research The combination of hair follicle-specific marker LHX2 and co-expressed marker can distinguish between sweat gland placodes and hair placodes in rat
LHX2, with other markers, can identify hair placodes in rats.
research 1358 PRC1 fine-tunes gene repression and activation to safeguard skin epithelium development and stem cell specification
PRC1 is essential for proper skin development and stem cell formation by controlling gene activity.
research The atypical ‘hippocampal’ glutamate receptor coupled to phospholipase D that controls stretch‐sensitivity in primary mechanosensory nerve endings is homomeric purely metabotropic GluK2
A special receptor in sensory nerve endings helps control how they respond to stretching.
research Three strands ironed closely together
A new method was developed to create complex molecular knots using iron ions.
research Intramembrane Proteolysis of Astrotactins
Astrotactin-2 is cleaved in a specific way that helps understand its maturation.
research Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) forms part of the connective tissue of normal human hair follicles
A protein called COMP is part of the connective tissue in normal human hair follicles and may be important for hair health.
research LB1671 Large-scale skin scRNA-seq profiling highlights distinct body site-specific ligand-receptor interactions and pathways in keratinocytes
Different body areas have unique skin cell communication patterns, explaining why certain skin diseases occur in specific regions.
research Follicular dermal papilla structures by organization of epithelial and mesenchymal cells in interfacial polyelectrolyte complex fibers
Scientists created 3D hair-like structures that could help study hair growth and test treatments.
research 486 Molecular Mechanisms of Type II Spiral Ganglion Neuron Development
research Trichostasis Spinulosa of the Heel: Unique Presentation with Characteristic Morphology
A rare skin condition usually on the face was found on a man's heel.
research A Novel Serine Protease Overexpressed in the Hair Follicles of Nude Mice
A new enzyme, BSSP, is found in high amounts in the hair follicles of nude mice.
research Proteopedia entry: Coiled‐coil structure of keratins
Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
research Multiplex matrix network analysis of protein complexes in the human TCR signalosome
Alopecia areata patients show unique protein activity patterns, suggesting imbalanced signaling pathways.
research Against the Rules: Human Keratin K80
Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
research Genome Report: chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African spiny mouse (Acomys cahirinus)
The improved genome of the African spiny mouse will help understand its tissue regeneration abilities.
research 1347 Updated skin transcriptomic atlas depicted by reciprocal contribution of single-nucleus RNA sequencing and single-cell RNA sequencing
The research updated the skin cell profile, finding new skin cell markers and showing fibroblasts' key role in skin health.
research Matriptase/MT-SP1 is required for postnatal survival, epidermal barrier function, hair follicle development, and thymic homeostasis
research Rat Hair Follicle Dermal Papillae Have an Extracellular Matrix Containing Basement Membrane Components
research Krtap11-1, a hair keratin-associated protein, as a possible crucial element for the physical properties of hair shafts
Krtap11-1 is important for hair strength and structure.
research KIF18B is a cell-type specific regulator of spindle orientation in the epidermis
KIF18B is important for correctly positioning cell division machinery in skin cells, affecting hair follicle development.
research Polymorphisms in Genes Involved in Steroidogenesis in the Development of Severe Acne
Certain gene variations are linked to a higher risk of severe acne, suggesting a genetic influence on the condition.
research A case of MBTPS1 ‐related disorder due to compound heterozygous variants in MBTPS1 gene: Genotype–phenotype expansion and the emergence of a novel syndrome
A new syndrome was linked to two new genetic changes in the MBTPS1 gene in a 14-year-old girl.
research Trichodysplasia spinulosa: A benign adnexal proliferation with follicular differentiation associated with polyomavirus
Trichodysplasia spinulosa is a rare skin condition caused by a virus, treatable with antiviral medication.
research A Splice Site Mutation in the Gene of the Human Type I Hair Keratin hHa1 Results in the Expression of a Tailless Keratin Isoform
A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
research Location of keratin-associated proteins in developing fiber cuticle cells using immunoelectron microscopy
Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.