research Localization of Zinc in a Dense Fiber-Connecting Piece Fraction of Rat Sperm Tails Analogous Chemically to Hair Keratin
Most zinc in rat sperm is in the tail, linked to structures similar to hair keratin.
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750-780 / 1000+ resultsresearch Characterisation of Four New Genes in the Ovine KAP19 Family
Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
research 1433 Epithelially derived, mitochondrial MPZL3 negatively regulates murine and human hair follicle cycling
A protein called MPZL3 in mitochondria slows down hair growth and could be a target for treating hair growth disorders.
research Selection signatures in goats reveal a novel deletion mutant underlying cashmere yield and diameter
A specific genetic deletion in goats affects cashmere yield and thickness.
research The incidental pore: CaV1.2 and stem cell activation in quiescent hair follicles
CaV1.2 helps activate hair follicle stem cells without calcium flux.
research Structure and biochemistry of mammalian hard keratin
research KERATIN 17-related recessive atypical pachyonychia congenita with variable hair and tooth anomalies
A new type of pachyonychia congenita linked to a specific keratin gene mutation was found in two Pakistani families.
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 879 IL-9 mediated human primary keratinocytes invasion is dependent on MLC controlled contractility and independent of MMP activity
IL-9 increases skin cell movement but decreases their ability to invade, and this effect is controlled by cell contractility, not by MMPs.
research Roles of two sphingomyelin synthase isoforms in murine hair
Both SMS1 and SMS2 are crucial for normal hair growth and cycle in mice.
research Type XVII collagen suppresses interfollicular epidermal proliferation in neonatal and aged skin, and helps rejuvenate epidermis
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and rejuvenates skin.
research A Novel Type II Cytokeratin, mK6irs, is Expressed in the Huxley and Henle Layers of the Mouse Inner Root Sheath
A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
research 1301 STIM1, but not STIM2, is the calcium sensor critical for sweat secretion
STIM1 is essential for sweat secretion.
research Itpr3 Is Responsible for the Mouse Tufted (tf) Locus
The Itpr3 gene causes a specific hair pattern in mice.
research A PAX1 enhancer locus is associated with susceptibility to idiopathic scoliosis in females
A genetic region near the PAX1 gene is linked to a higher risk of scoliosis in females.
research Genetically Altered Expression of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Affects Fat Metabolism in Mice via Acetyl-CoA
Altering SSAT affects fat metabolism and body fat in mice.
research ISX9, a small molecule targeting Axin, activates Wnt/β-catenin signaling and promotes hair regrowth
ISX9 helps regrow hair by activating a specific cell signaling pathway.
research Characterization of Human Keratin-Associated Protein 1 Family Members
Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
research miR‐124 promotes neural differentiation in mouse bulge stem cells by repressing Ptbp1 and Sox9
miR-124 helps mouse hair follicle stem cells become nerve cells by blocking Ptbp1 and Sox9.
research The up‐regulation of 14‐3‐3 proteins in Smad4 deficient epidermis and hair follicles at catagen
Increased 14-3-3 proteins may block hair cycle regression, causing hair loss.
research Treatment of Cystathionine β-Synthase Deficiency in Mice Using a Minicircle-Based Naked DNA Vector
MC-DNA vector-based gene therapy can temporarily treat CBS deficiency in mice.
research Case report: A novel splice-site mutation of MTX2 gene caused mandibuloacral dysplasia progeroid syndrome: the first report from China and literature review
A new MTX2 gene mutation caused a severe genetic disorder in a young Chinese girl.
research Chromosomal localization of acidic and basic keratin genes of the domestic dog
Acidic keratin genes are on CFA9 and basic keratin genes are on CFA27 in dogs.
research Cell Polarization Defects in Early Heart Development
Defects in certain proteins cause major heart abnormalities during early development.
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 Strength and Tenderness: Fibronectin Joins Hair Follicle Stem Cell Niche
Fibronectin is essential for hair follicle regeneration and may help rejuvenate aged skin.
research 944 Non-coding double stranded RNA induces retinoic acid synthesis and retinoid signaling to control regeneration
Non-coding RNA boosts retinoic acid production and signaling, aiding regeneration.
research The roles of collagen XVIII and its endostatin domain in wound healing, hair follicle cycling and bone development
Collagen XVIII affects wound healing, hair growth, and bone development, with its absence speeding up processes and overexpression causing delays and abnormalities.
research Characterization of a gene encoding a cysteine-rich keratin associated protein synthesized late in rabbit hair follicle differentiation
A rabbit gene important for hair development was identified and detailed.
research Author response: Human biallelic MFN2 mutations induce mitochondrial dysfunction, upper body adipose hyperplasia, and suppression of leptin expression
MFN2 mutations cause mitochondrial problems, leading to more upper body fat and lower leptin levels.