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Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair help nerve repair better than traditional methods.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch Signaling from keratins
Keratin 17 is crucial for cell growth in wound healing by aiding protein synthesis.
research Synthesis and Validation of Functional Nanogels as pH-Sensors in the Hair Follicle
Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
research Characterization of surface deposits on human hair fibers
research A cDNA encoding the human type I hair keratin hHa1
hHb1, hHb3, and hHb6 mRNAs start expressing at the same time in hair follicles.
research Analysis of DNA in hair fibers.
Small amounts of DNA can be found in the hair shaft, especially near the root, but it decreases with hair treatments and washing.
research 1299 Live imaging of keratin network in stratum granulosum reveals dynamic cytoskeletal changes during cornification in mice in vivo
The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
research Structural Abnormalities in the Hair of a Patient with a Novel Ribosomopathy
The patient's hair was thinner and had fewer lipids due to a genetic mutation.
research Identification of Novel Mutations in Basic Hair Keratins hHb1 and hHb6 in Monilethrix: Implications for Protein Structure and Clinical Phenotype
New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
research Author response: Hair follicle epidermal stem cells define a niche for tactile sensation
Skin stem cells in hair follicles are important for touch sensation.
research Formation of surface membranes in developing mammalian hair fibres
Mature hair surfaces are formed by keratinized cells with developed layers, not just modified plasma membranes.
research Multipotent nestin-expressing stem cells capable of forming neurons are located in the upper, middle and lower part of the vibrissa hair follicle
Stem cells in hair follicles can become neurons and other cells, especially in the upper part, useful for nerve repair.
research Sequence and structure based assessment of non-synonymous SNPs in hypertrichosis universalis
Two specific SNPs in the TRPS1 gene cause excessive hair growth by altering the protein's structure.
research Hierarchical patterning modes orchestrate hair follicle morphogenesis
Hair follicle patterns form through a mix of self-organization and signaling interactions.
research Differential Auxin-Transporting Activities of PIN-FORMED Proteins in Arabidopsis Root Hair Cells
Different PIN proteins affect plant root hair growth by changing how auxin is transported.
research Evaluation of a new X-ray fluorescent analysis technique for the creation of a Nordic hair database: elemental distributions within the root and the virgin segment of hair fibers.
The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
research Trichorrhexis Invaginata and Netherton’s Syndrome
Recognizing bamboo hair helps diagnose Netherton’s syndrome.
research The Anti-Flyaway/Frizz Effect by Inducing the α-Helical Structure Transition of Hair
ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
research Continuous Dynamics of The Hair Follicle: Spiral Model for Understanding Follicular Activity Throughout Life
The Spiral Model helps understand hair growth changes with age and identify hair problems early.
research FGF5 is a crucial regulator of hair length in humans
FGF5 gene mutations cause unusually long eyelashes by affecting hair growth regulation.
research An examination of a strand of 30,000 and 70,000 year old mammoth hair
Mammoth hair from different ages shows distinct surface textures and elemental compositions.
research Androgenetic alopecia: new insights into the pathogenesis and mechanism of hair loss (version 1; referees: 4 approved)
The arrector pili muscle plays a key role in hair loss in androgenetic alopecia.
research 1440 DNA dioxygenases Tet2/3 regulate gene promoter accessibility and chromatin topology in lineage-specific loci to control keratinocyte differentiation and hair growth
Tet2 and Tet3 enzymes are important for controlling hair growth and shape by affecting gene activity and DNA structure in hair follicles.
research Mapping the molecular and structural specialization of the skin basement membrane for inter-tissue interactions
The skin's basement membrane has specialized structures and molecules for different tissue interactions, important for hair growth and attachment.
research 085 Coordinate expressions of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors and high sulfur protein in human hair follicles
research The mineralization of hair follicle tissue
Hair follicle tissue can induce mineral formation, likely due to a potent nucleator.
research Localisation of members of the notch system and the differentiation of vibrissa hair follicles: Receptors, ligands, and fringe modulators
Notch-related genes play a key role in the development and cycling of hair follicles.
research Contrast enhanced phototrichogram (CE-PTG): an improved non-invasive technique for measurement of scalp hair dynamics in androgenetic alopecia–validation study with histology after transverse sectioning of scalp biopsies.
CE-PTG is a better method for analyzing hair growth in androgenetic alopecia.
research Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions
Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
research Fibroblast growth factor and epidermal growth factor in hair development
FGF and EGF are crucial for hair follicle development and growth.