research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
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research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Multifunctional Bioactivity of Saccharomyces cerevisiae Extracellular Vesicle in Hair Follicle-Related Cellular Models
Yeast-derived vesicles can improve hair follicle health and promote hair growth.
research Type II Keratins Are Phosphorylated on a Unique Motif during Stress and Mitosis in Tissues and Cultured Cells
Type II keratins are uniquely phosphorylated during stress and mitosis, affecting their structure and function.
research Dermal sheath cells contribute to postnatal hair follicle growth and cycling
Skin sheath cells help in hair growth and renewal after birth.
research Electron Microscope Studies of the Human Epidermis The Clear Cell of Masson (Dendritic Cell or Melanocyte)
A unique skin cell similar to hair bulb melanocytes was identified, with better preservation using permanganate fixation.
research Decision letter for "Advantages of Incomplete Digestion in Human Hair Shaft Proteomics, a Focus on Cuticular Keratins"
research Decision letter for "Advantages of Incomplete Digestion in Human Hair Shaft Proteomics, a Focus on Cuticular Keratins"
research NEWER FINDINGS ON THE ENZYMES AND PROTEINS OF HAIR FOLLICLES
research To Control Site-Specific Skin Gene Expression, Autocrine Mimics Paracrine Canonical Wnt Signaling and Is Activated Ectopically in Skin Disease
The research suggests that a specific skin gene can be controlled by signals within and between cells and is wrongly activated in certain skin diseases.
research Fondation René Touraine
The document concluded that stem cells are crucial for skin repair, regeneration, and may help in developing advanced skin substitutes.
research Interleukin-1 and Keratinocyte Growth Factor/Fibroblast Growth Factor-7 Gene Expression in Skin Experimental Irritant Contact Dermatitis Mouse Model Treated with Aqueous Extract of Trachyspermum copticum (L.) Link Seeds
Ajwain seed extract improved skin healing and hair growth in a mouse skin irritation model.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Preliminary evaluation of human hair follicle-derived dermal papilla cell characteristics
Human hair follicle cells have specific features.
research 859 Building a functional niche for hair follicle stem cells
Deleting the CRIF1 gene in mice disrupts skin and hair formation, certain proteins affect hair growth, a new compound may improve skin and hair health, blood cell-derived stem cells can create skin-like structures, and hair follicle stem cells come from embryonic cells needing specific signals for development.
research Raman spectroscopic analysis of L‐phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein penetration into keratin fibers
L-phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein deeply penetrate human hair.
research In vivo anti-<b><i>Trichophyton</i></b> Activities of Seed Oil Obtained from <b><i>Caragana</i></b><b><i>korshinskii</i></b> Kom.
Caragana korshinskii seed oil effectively treats fungal skin infections.
research The Vitamin D Receptor Is Required for Activation of cWnt and Hedgehog Signaling in Keratinocytes
Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth signaling.
research In brief
Pilomatricomas don't follow the usual hair follicle cell differentiation process.
research [Contribution to hair medulla study (author's transl)].
Hair medullary cells in mammals vary in complexity, with humans having more structured cells similar to inner root sheath cells.
research [Mechanism of rat sciatic nerve regeneration induced by human hair keratin].
Human hair keratin helps regenerate rat sciatic nerves by transforming Schwann cells and protecting axons.
research Clinical Snippets
A hormone affects hair growth, certain molecules may prevent skin damage, a skin disease is linked to immune cells, glycerol helps skin hydration, and psoriasis treatment trials need improvement.
research Extracellular Vesicles from Activated Dermal Fibroblasts Stimulate Hair Follicle Growth Through Dermal Papilla-Secreted Norrin
Special particles from skin cells can promote hair growth by activating a specific growth signal.
research Eczema-Like Psoriasiform Skin Reaction due to Brazilian Keratin Treatment
Brazilian keratin treatment can cause severe skin reactions.
research Serine-rich ultra high sulfur protein gene expression in murine hair and skin during the hair cycle
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research A Rare Case of Orthokeratotic Hyperkeratosis in a Kid Induced by Malassezial Dermatitis
A young goat with skin issues improved with medication and supplements.
research Lipid signaling in keratinocytes: Lipin-1 plays a PArt
Lipin-1 is important for skin cell differentiation and skin barrier function.
research Ziehl-Neelsen's stain for skin sections to show wool and hair follicles
Ziehl-Neelsen's stain helps identify different parts of hair in sheep and goats.
research Transglutaminase from Hair Follicle of Guinea Pig
A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.