research A Novel Human Type II Cytokeratin, K6hf, Specifically Expressed in the Companion Layer of the Hair Follicle
K6hf is a unique protein found only in a specific layer of hair follicles.
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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 Author response: Stimulation of hair follicle stem cell proliferation through an IL-1 dependent activation of γδT-cells
IL-1 and IL-7 help activate cells that boost hair follicle stem cell growth, aiding wound healing.
research 881 Ionizing radiation triggers dedifferentiation of outer root sheath cells into stem cell-like progenitors for hair follicle regeneration
research 583 Induction of type 17 collagen decreases ultraviolet b-induced cellular senescence in human htert/ker-ct keratinocytes
Increasing type 17 collagen reduces aging signs in skin cells caused by UV light.
research Immune deficiency–related enteropathy-lymphocytopenia-alopecia syndrome results from tetratricopeptide repeat domain 7A deficiency
A deficiency in the TTC7A gene causes immune problems, gut issues, and hair loss.
research Regulatory T‐cells in alopecia areata
People with alopecia areata have fewer regulatory T-cells than those with other skin conditions.
research Helminth TGF-β mimic, TGM, increases leukocyte migration and activation while also enhancing cutaneous wound healing and tissue regeneration.
A parasite molecule can speed up skin healing and reduce scarring.
research Identification of a human type XVII collagen fragment with high capacity for maintaining skin health
A fragment of human type XVII collagen shows great potential for skin health and wound healing.
research 1349 Stimulation of hair follicle stem cell proliferation through an IL-1α dependent activation of γδT-cells
Certain immune cells, when activated by specific signals, can encourage hair growth.
research Keratin 17 Expression in the Hard Epithelial Context of the Hair and Nail, and its Relevance for the Pachyonychia Congenita Phenotype
Keratin 17 is important for hair and nail structure and affects pachyonychia congenita symptoms.
research The HPV16 oncogenes cause aberrant stem cell mobilization
HPV16 oncogenes disrupt the normal activity of hair follicle stem cells.
research The compatibility of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry protein-solubilizing buffers with the droplet feeding method in fall armyworm larvae
Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
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Anti-IL17A therapy reduced venous leg ulcer size by 64% without major side effects.
research Butyrophilin-like 2 (BTNL2) to the Rescue: controlling autoaggressive dermal gamma delta (GD) T lymphocytes in human hair follicles (HFs) 3747
BTNL2 helps protect hair follicles from immune attacks, which could aid in treating alopecia areata.
research 499 Possible involvement of skin resident memory T cells in refractory alopecia areata
research T-cell “induced-self” MHC class I/peptide complexes may enable “de novo” tolerance induction to neo-antigens occurring outside of the thymus
Hair follicles may help teach the immune system to tolerate new self-antigens, but this can sometimes cause hair loss.
research High throughput T cell receptor sequencing identifies clonally expanded CD8+ T cell populations in Alopecia Areata
Expanded CD8+ T cells are linked to Alopecia Areata and may cause relapse after treatment.
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 Author response: Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen helps control skin cell growth and may have anti-aging effects.
research Keep your hair on
Immune cells called Treg cells are essential for hair growth and regeneration.
research C001 Lymphoproliferative disorders
Skin lymphoproliferative disorders are hard to diagnose and often linked to systemic diseases, but most have a good prognosis with accurate diagnosis.
research Decision letter: Type XVII collagen coordinates proliferation in the interfollicular epidermis
Type XVII collagen may help prevent skin aging.
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 Author response: Involvement of ILC1-like innate lymphocytes in human autoimmunity, lessons from alopecia areata
ILC1-like cells may contribute to hair loss in alopecia areata.
research Halo naevi, vitiligo and diffuse alopecia areata associated with tocilizumab therapy
Tocilizumab therapy may cause skin and hair conditions like halo naevi, vitiligo, and alopecia areata.
research Human Placenta Extract (HPH) Suppresses Inflammatory Responses in TNF-α/IFN-γ-Stimulated HaCaT Cells and a DNCB Atopic Dermatitis (AD)-Like Mouse Model
Human placenta extract reduces inflammation and symptoms in atopic dermatitis.
research The Pathological Changes and Polymorphonuclear and Mast Cell Responses in the Skin of Specific Pathogen‐free Lambs Following Primary and Secondary Challenge with Orf Virus
Lambs' skin showed similar but more severe responses to a second orf virus infection, involving immune cells and new skin formation.
research Identification of drug-specific public TCR driving severe cutaneous adverse reactions
Researchers found a specific immune receptor in patients that causes severe skin reactions to a drug.
research 0034 Cross-species insights into hair follicle-T cell interactions in discoid lupus erythematosus: A comparison of human, canine and mouse models using spatial transcriptomics
Discoid lupus erythematosus involves immune activation and fibrosis around hair follicles, with shared pathways across humans, dogs, and mice, suggesting potential treatments for both humans and animals.