research Convergent Evolution of Cysteine-Rich Keratins in Hard Skin Appendages of Terrestrial Vertebrates
Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
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research Loss of Keratin K2 Expression Causes Aberrant Aggregation of K10, Hyperkeratosis, and Inflammation
Loss of keratin K2 causes skin problems and inflammation.
research Inactivation of autophagy leads to changes in sebaceous gland morphology and function
Autophagy is crucial for normal sebaceous gland function and sebum composition.
research In situ labeling of DNA reveals interindividual variation in nuclear DNA breakdown in hair and may be useful to predict success of forensic genotyping of hair
In situ DNA labeling in hair can help predict forensic DNA analysis success.
research Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules
A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
research Distribution of caspase‐14 in epidermis and hair follicles is evolutionarily conserved among mammals
Caspase-14 is important for skin and hair development in all mammals.
research Establishment of keratinocyte cell lines from human hair follicles
Scientists created keratinocyte cell lines from human hair that can differentiate similarly to normal skin cells, offering a new way to study skin biology and diseases.
research A function for Rac1 in the terminal differentiation and pigmentation of hair
Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
research Autophagy protects murine preputial glands against premature aging, and controls their sebum phospholipid and pheromone profile
Autophagy prevents early aging and maintains lipid and pheromone balance in mouse glands.
research Single-cell transcriptomics defines keratinocyte differentiation in avian scutate scales
The research identified two types of keratinocytes in chicken scales: one for hard scales and another for soft skin, with similarities to human skin differentiation.
research A Possible Role of Keratinocytes of Skin and Mucous Membranes in Prion Propagation and Transmission
Skin cells might help spread prion diseases like Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
research Autophagy Controls the Protein Composition of Hair Shafts
Autophagy changes the protein makeup of hair.
research Autophagy protects murine preputial glands against premature aging, and controls their sebum phospholipid and pheromone profile
Autophagy helps mouse glands stay healthy, prevents early aging, and maintains their oil and scent production.
research Autophagy protects murine preputial glands against premature aging, and controls their sebum phospholipid and pheromone profile
Autophagy helps delay aging in mouse glands, maintains fat balance, and controls scent production.
research 973 Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP4)-positive fibroblasts are responsible for secretion of pro-fibrotic matrix proteins in the human skin
DPP4-positive fibroblasts play a major role in producing proteins that lead to skin fibrosis.
research A function for Rac1 in the terminal differentiation and pigmentation of hair
Rac1 is crucial for normal hair structure and pigmentation.
research [PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES WITH OVULATION INHIBITION].
Ovulation inhibitors effectively treat menstrual issues and improve fertility but can have side effects.
research Tinea capitis: no incision nor excision
Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
research The transcriptional repressor CDP (Cutl1) is essential for epithelial cell differentiation of the lung and the hair follicle
CDP is crucial for lung and hair follicle cell development.
research Ectopic sebaceous gland: a developmental anomaly
A 21-year-old had a rare developmental anomaly with a misplaced sebaceous gland in a hair follicle.
research Cladosporium scalp infection.
An 11-year-old girl's hair loss was caused by a Cladosporium fungal infection, which was cured with itraconazole treatment.
research Atypical Pediatric Presentation of Pilomatricoma
Pilomatricomas should be considered to avoid misdiagnosis in children with unusual skin tumors.
research Ectopic Sebaceous Glands in the Hair Follicle Matrix: Case Reports and Literature Review of this Embryogenic Anomaly
The cause and importance of misplaced oil glands in the hair follicle are not well understood.
research Incidental Clear Cell Syringoma of the Scalp in a Patient With Lichen Planopilaris
A woman with hair loss had a benign sweat duct tumor found during a scalp biopsy.
research Linear lichen planus pigmentosus of the face with histological findings of lichen planopilaris - an uncommon variant of lichen planus
A unique case showed a rare combination of two types of lichen planus on the face.
research 1430 Autophagy controls the protein composition of hair shafts
Autophagy is important for determining the protein makeup of hair.
research 263 (-)-cannabidiol differentially influences hair growth
CBD can either promote or inhibit hair growth depending on the concentration used.
research Formation of the cornified envelope
The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.
research 264 CCR5 blockade shows prevention of alopecia areata development as well as improvement of alopecia areata
Blocking CCR5 can prevent and improve hair loss in alopecia areata.
research 265 Loss of Langerhans cells in scar lesion of lichen planopilaris is caused by downregulation of integrin αvβ6 in the epidermal keratinocytes
Scarred skin in lichen planopilaris loses immune cells due to a decrease in a specific protein in skin cells.