research Ancient lineages of the keratin-associated protein (KRTAP) genes and their co-option in the evolution of the hair follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
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research Recent Developments in Luteolin-Loaded Nanoformulations for Enhanced Anti-Carcinogenic Activities: Insights from In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
Nanoformulations improve luteolin's effectiveness as a cancer treatment.
research Comparing the Efficacy of Myo-Inositol Plus α-Lactalbumin vs. Myo-Inositol Alone on Reproductive and Metabolic Disturbances of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Myo-inositol plus α-lactalbumin works better than myo-inositol alone for improving symptoms of PCOS.
research The Potential Reversible Transition between Stem Cells and Transient-Amplifying Cells: The Limbal Epithelial Stem Cell Perspective
Corneal cells can potentially revert to stem cells, aiding in repair and regeneration.
research CD44 signaling in skin wound healing and regeneration
CD44 signaling can help heal wounds without scars.
research Tight Junction barriers in human hair follicles – role of claudin-1
Claudin-1 is important for the barrier function and growth of hair.
research DHT deficiency perturbs the integrity of the rat seminiferous epithelium by disrupting tight and adherens junctions
DHT deficiency can disrupt cell connections in rat testes, possibly affecting fertility.
research Testosterone Reduces Tight Junction Complexity and Down-regulates Expression of Claudin-4 and Occludin in the Endometrium in Ovariectomized, Sex-steroid Replacement Rats
Testosterone makes the connections in the uterus lining simpler and lowers certain protein levels, which might lead to infertility.
research Epidermis-specific ablation of claudin-1 in adult mice demonstrates the essential role of a tight junction barrier in skin homeostasis
Claudin-1 is crucial for maintaining skin barrier and preventing inflammation.
research LB1081 Three-dimensional imaging of tight junction-network across multiple layers of human epidermis by array tomography using backscattered electron-mode scanning electron microscopy
The study found that tight junctions reach the top layer of the skin's stratum granulosum, not just the second top layer as previously thought.
research Tight junctions form a barrier in porcine hair follicles
Tight junctions create a barrier in pig hair follicles that controls what can enter the skin.
research Drug delivery to the hair follicle : role of follicular tight junctions as a biological barrier and the potential for targeting clobetasol nanocarriers
Clobetasol nanocarriers can be effectively delivered to hair follicles, with uptake improved by massage and affected by particle type.
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway
Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
research Folliculin interacts with p0071 (plakophilin-4) and deficiency is associated with disordered RhoA signalling, epithelial polarization and cytokinesis
Folliculin deficiency causes problems with cell division and positioning due to disrupted RhoA signaling and interaction with p0071.
research Essential Role of Polarity Protein Par3 for Epidermal Homeostasis through Regulation of Barrier Function, Keratinocyte Differentiation, and Stem Cell Maintenance
The protein Par3 is crucial for healthy skin, affecting the skin barrier, cell differentiation, and stem cell maintenance.
research Understanding the Characteristics of the Scalp for Developing Scalp Care Products
Improving the scalp's barrier function can help reduce dandruff and maintain scalp health.
research Formation of the cornified envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the development of skin appendages and immunity in hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
research The Role of Paracellular Transport in the Intestinal Absorption and Biopharmaceutical Characterization of Minoxidil
Minoxidil's absorption is too variable for it to be a reliable reference drug.
research Transcriptome analysis reveals the genetic basis underlying the development of skin appendages and immunity in hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
The study found that certain genes are important for hedgehog skin appendage development and immunity, with spines possibly evolving for protection and infection resistance.
research 647 Alternative splicing factor Esrp1 controls homeostasis of skins by regulating barrier formation and function
Esrp1 is important for skin health by helping form and maintain the skin barrier.
research PSXIV-17 Examining Mammary Gland Transcriptomic Profiles Using Rna-Seq in Slick and Wild-Type Haired Holstein Cattle Under Tropical Conditions
SLICK cattle have better heat tolerance due to specific gene expression and pathway differences.
research Effect of Minoxidil on Trabecular Outflow via the Paracellular Pathway
Minoxidil increases cell layer permeability by reducing tight junction proteins and raising ROS levels.
research 519 The role of the leaky gut in the development of alopecia areata
A compromised gut may trigger the autoimmune hair loss condition Alopecia Areata.
research The pattern recognition receptor toll-like receptor 3 regulates skin barrier homeostasis
Toll-like receptor 3 helps repair the skin barrier after UV damage.
research Transcriptome Profiling of Pilosebaceous Units in Male Androgenetic Alopecia Reveals Altered Junctional Networks
Hair loss in male pattern baldness is linked to changes in specific genes and proteins that affect hair growth and scalp health.
research Fine Structure of the Fully Keratinized Hair Cuticle in the Head Hair of the Human
Human hair cuticle has five cell layers with specific junctions and granules.
research Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate isolated from green tea leaves alleviates the effects of Malassezia restricta on primary human scalp cells
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum lysate from green tea may help treat scalp seborrheic dermatitis.
research Identification and characterization of circRNAs in the skin during the wool follicle development of Aohan fine wool sheep
Certain circular RNAs may regulate wool follicle growth in sheep.
research The risk of hydroquinone and sunscreen over-absorption via photodamaged skin is not greater in senescent skin as compared to young skin: Nude mouse as an animal model
Aging and sun damage do not increase the skin's absorption of certain sunscreens and drugs.