research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
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810-840 / 1000+ resultsresearch Differences between ultrastructure and protein composition in straight hair fibres
Lustre mutant sheep have normal hair structure and proteins but differ in felting properties.
research Dehydroepiandrosterone- and glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenases in the hair cycle of the rat
research Carbonylation of hair proteins: A robust biomarker of molecular and structural oxidative damage in hair fibres
Protein carbonylation is a sensitive marker for oxidative damage in hair, especially from light exposure.
research The exposome impact on hair health: etiology, pathogenesis and clinical features ‒ Part I
Various factors like genetics, pollution, and lifestyle choices can damage hair over time.
research Evaluation and Treatment of Hirsutism in Premenopausal Women: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline
Treat significant hirsutism with medication and hair removal; use birth control pills first, adding antiandrogens if needed.
research Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Etiology, Current Management, and Future Therapeutics
PCOS is influenced by various factors and may be managed by restoring gut health and using new therapies.
research Spermidine/spermine-N1-acetyltransferase: a key metabolic regulator
SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.
research A Mouse Model for the Basal Transcription/DNA Repair Syndrome Trichothiodystrophy
Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
research K6irs1, K6irs2, K6irs3, and K6irs4 Represent the Inner-Root-Sheath-Specific Type II Epithelial Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle1
Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.
research Phytochemistry, pharmacological activity, and potential health benefits of Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice has many health benefits but should be used carefully due to possible side effects.
research Gene Array Profiling and Immunomodulation Studies Define a Cell-Mediated Immune Response Underlying the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata in a Mouse Model and Humans
Alopecia areata is caused by an immune response, and targeting immune cells might help treat it.
research Ultrasound-assisted extraction and analysis of maidenhairtree polysaccharides
Ultrasound helps efficiently extract beneficial compounds from maidenhairtree for potential medicinal use.
research Evolution of hard proteins in the sauropsid integument in relation to the cornification of skin derivatives in amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research Environmental Air Pollutants Affecting Skin Functions with Systemic Implications
Air pollution harms skin health and can worsen skin diseases.
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 Exploring Acne Treatments: From Pathophysiological Mechanisms to Emerging Therapies
Personalized acne treatments and new therapies show promise for better results.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Research Advances in Electrospun Nanofiber Membranes for Non-Invasive Medical Applications
Electrospun nanofiber membranes are promising for non-invasive medical uses like tissue repair and health monitoring.
research Identification of Key Pathways and Genes Related to the Development of Hair Follicle Cycle in Cashmere Goats
Twelve key genes may improve cashmere production by influencing hair follicle cycles.
research Primary Follicular Dystrophy With Scarring Dermatitis in C57BL/6 Mouse Substrains Resembles Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia in Humans
Certain mouse strains develop a skin condition similar to a human hair loss disease due to genetic defects.
research Overexpression of mIGF-1 in Keratinocytes Improves Wound Healing and Accelerates Hair Follicle Formation and Cycling in Mice
mIGF-1 in skin cells speeds up wound healing and hair growth in mice without harmful effects.
research Suppression of uterine and placental ferroptosis by N-acetylcysteine in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome
N-acetylcysteine may help treat uterine and placental issues in PCOS.
research Cell surface receptor kinase FERONIA linked to nutrient sensor TORC signaling controls root hair growth at low temperature linked to low nitrate in Arabidopsis thaliana
FER and TOR signaling help root hair growth in low temperature and low nitrate conditions.
research Desmoglein 4 is regulated by transcription factors implicated in hair shaft differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Identification of the Key Genes Associated with Different Hair Types in the Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat
Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Alopecia and Associated Toxic Agents: A Systematic Review
Thallium, mercury, selenium, and colchicine strongly cause hair loss.
research Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes During a Wool Follicle Growth Cycle Induced by Prolactin
Certain genes are linked to wool follicle structure and function, but not hair cycle regulation.
research The sheep KAP8-2 gene, a new KAP8 family member that is absent in humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.