research Proteopedia entry: Coiled‐coil structure of keratins
Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.
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90-120 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin Gene Expression Differences in Wool Follicles and Sequence Diversity of High Glycine-Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Proteins (Kaps) in Magra Sheep of India
Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
research Genome-wide identification, characterization, and expression analysis of keratin genes (KRTs) family in yak (Bos grunniens)
Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
research Purification of Porcine Hair Keratin Subunits and Their Immobilization for Use as Cell Culture Substrates
Type II porcine hair keratin supports cell growth but hinders cell differentiation.
research Type 2 Cytokine–Dependent Skin Barrier Regulation in Personalized 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional Skin Models of Atopic Dermatitis: A Pilot Study
AD-derived keratinocytes effectively mimic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
research Peer Review #1 of "Potential use of human hair shaft keratin peptide signatures to distinguish gender and ethnicity (v0.2)"
Keratin peptide signatures in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity.
research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Autosomal-dominant woolly hair resulting from disruption of keratin 74 (KRT74), a potential determinant of human hair texture.
A mutation in the KRT74 gene causes woolly hair by affecting hair texture.
research Key locations of oxidative damage in human hair keratins after heat and ultraviolet light exposure
Heat and UV exposure damage hair structure by altering keratins.
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research Keratin expression in the normal nail unit: markers of regional differentiation
Different parts of the nail express different keratins, showing unique patterns of differentiation.
research Skin Keratins
Keratins are important for skin cell health and their problems can cause diseases.
research Existence of various structural zones in keratinous tissues revealed by X-ray microdiffraction
Keratinous tissues have multiple structural layers, including ordered keratin and lipid granules.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Significance of stress keratin expression in normal and diseased epithelia
Stress keratins are expressed less in diseased skin and are linked to differentiation, inflammation, and immunity.
research Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage
Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
research Understanding the Nano‐topography Changes and Cellular Influences Resulting from the Surface Adsorption of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins improve cell adhesion and growth on culture surfaces.
research Against the Rules: Human Keratin K80
Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
research Long-Term Survival of Type XVII Collagen Revertant Cells in an Animal Model of Revertant Cell Therapy
Revertant cell therapy shows promise for treating type XVII collagen deficiency, but better cell selection methods are needed.
research Progress report on hair keratin research
Advancements in hair keratin research could lead to better hair health treatments.
research Activity of type 1 5α-reductase is greater in the follicular infrainfundibulum compared with the epidermis
The enzyme type 1 5α-reductase is more active in the hair follicle's lower part than in the skin's outer layer.
research Growth and differentiation of human keratinocytes cultured on eye lens capsules
Eye lens capsules are the best for growing human skin cells.
research Co-occurrence of monilethrix and Type 1 diabetes mellitus
The girl has both monilethrix and Type 1 diabetes, but no link between the two conditions is known.
research Mutation analysis of the typeIIhair keratin gene in a family of Han nationality with monilethrix
A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
research Sequence Analysis and Expression of a TypeIHair Keratin Gene in Goat Skin
The goat hair keratin gene is very similar to sheep's and is strongly expressed in goat hair follicles.
research 1326 Translation-dependent skin hyperplasia is promoted by type 1/17 inflammation in psoriasis
Type 1/17 inflammation in psoriasis increases skin cell growth due to a molecule that could be a new treatment target.
research 520 The protective effects of Apocynin against ultraviolet B-induced cellular senescence in human keratinocytes
Apocynin may protect skin cells from aging and damage caused by UVB light.
research Basement Membrane Zone Remodeling During Appendageal Development in Human Fetal Skin. The Absence of Type VII Collagen is Associated with Gelatinase-A (MMP2) Activity
Type VII collagen absence helps skin development by allowing tissue remodeling.
research Regulation of Hair Shedding by the Type 3 IP3 Receptor
The type 3 IP3 receptor is important for controlling hair loss and growth.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
research Keratins: Dynamic, flexible structural proteins of epithelial cells
Keratin proteins in epithelial cells are dynamic and crucial for cell processes and disease understanding.