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April 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” Fucoidan-derived carbon dots can effectively treat root canal infections by killing bacteria and are safer than traditional disinfectants.
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March 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
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December 2006 in “Chinese Medical Journal” Early intervention and protective measures are crucial for managing CIPA due to the lack of pain and standard treatment.
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November 2009 in “Journal of Comparative Pathology” Epidermolysis bullosa in calves was not caused by mutations in the keratin genes bKRT5 and bKRT14.
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August 2015 in “Sultan Qaboos University medical journal” Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause skin darkening and other symptoms, which improve with B12 supplements.
February 2026 in “PubMed” A personalized nutrition plan improved hair and skin health in a young man.
January 2018 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” A child with Olmsted syndrome showed mild improvement in hair and skin issues with treatment.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating Nrf2 helps wounds heal faster by increasing hair follicle stem cells.
April 2016 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Treatment improved some symptoms but not all.
October 2013 in “The American Journal of Gastroenterology” The man's diarrhea was caused by a rare disorder called Cronkhite-Canada syndrome, which improved with specific medications.
January 2007 in “Bristol Research (University of Bristol)” Epidermolysis bullosa in UK calves is not caused by mutations in keratin genes.
March 2025 in “Nature Communications” NSC167409 can effectively inhibit the virus causing hand, foot, and mouth disease.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cell movements and forces shape feather growth in chicken skin.
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November 1982 in “Annals of Internal Medicine” 5-aminosalicylic acid enemas may cause hair loss.
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January 1983 in “Brain Research Reviews” Monkey lips have dense sensory nerves similar to those in other skin areas, explaining their sensitivity.
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.
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October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
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November 2008 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
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January 2016 in “Current topics in developmental biology/Current Topics in Developmental Biology” Frizzled receptors are essential for various body development processes and maintaining certain body functions.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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January 2020 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” New genetic variants linked to inherited ichthyoses were identified, offering insights for potential gene therapy.
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February 2012 in “PloS one” Lack of Ctip2 in skin cells delays wound healing and disrupts hair follicle stem cell markers in mice.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The human keratin 6a gene's specific sequences trigger expression in skin layers after injury.
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July 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Oral mucosa heals with minimal scarring, offering insights for scarless wound healing.