research Direct evidence supporting the existence of a helical dislocation in protofilament packing in the intermediate filaments of oxidized trichocyte keratin
Oxidized trichocyte keratin has a helical dislocation in its structure.
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930-960 / 1000+ resultsresearch The roles of activins in repair processes of the skin and the brain
Activin A helps heal skin wounds and protects the brain after injury.
research Evidence for Novel Functions of the Keratin Tail Emerging from a Mutation Causing Ichthyosis Hystrix
The keratin tail is crucial for skin structure and function.
research Neuropilin 2 expression and function in melanocytes and melanoma
Neuropilin 2 may be a biomarker for melanoma and affects melanocyte behavior.
research 314 Molecular genetic dissection of ILVEN leads to successful targeted therapy
Targeted therapy with Ustekinumab significantly improved a skin condition called ILVEN, which is caused by mutations in the CARD14 gene.
research Epithelial Integrity Is Maintained by a Matriptase-Dependent Proteolytic Pathway
Matriptase is crucial for keeping epithelial tissues healthy and functioning properly.
research Electron microscopy-image analysis: Quantification of ultrastructural changes in hair fiber cross sections as a
research Keratins: the hair shaft's backbone revealed
Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
research Pili Torti: A Feature of Numerous Congenital and Acquired Conditions
Pili torti is a rare condition where hair is twisted and breaks easily, often linked to genetic disorders or other health issues.
research 1433 Role of BNC1 in keratinocytes proliferation and migration: A critical regulator of wound healing?
Basonuclin 1 (BNC1) helps skin cells multiply and move, which is crucial for wound healing.
research Read-Through for Nonsense Mutations in Type XVII Collagen‒Deficient Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa
A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
research Production-scale fibronectin nanofibers promote wound closure and tissue repair in a dermal mouse model
Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
research A Novel Mouse Type I Intermediate Filament Gene, Keratin 17n (K17n), Exhibits Preferred Expression in Nail Tissue
A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
research The Krüppel-like Factor Epiprofin Is Expressed by Epithelium of Developing Teeth, Hair Follicles, and Limb Buds and Promotes Cell Proliferation
Epiprofin helps cells grow in developing teeth, hair, and limbs.
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 Trichohyalin: Purification from Porcine Tongue Epithelium and Characterization of the Native Protein
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
research Number changes and development potential of wool follicle cells in the early stages of fiber differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research Analysis of the abnormal human hair keratins by two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis
research Transglutaminase 5 Expression in Human Hair Follicle
TG5 helps maintain hair follicle health, while TG3 aids in hair shaft development.
research Aminoacyl tRNA synthetase complex interacting multifunctional protein 1 induces proliferation of CD34+ hair follicle stem cell
AIMP1 can boost hair growth by increasing stem cell activity.
research Keratin cytoskeletons in epithelial cells of internal organs
Keratins provide structural strength in epithelial cells and help identify cell origins.
research Heparin-based sericin hydrogel–encapsulated basic fibroblast growth factor for in vitro and in vivo skin repair
The hydrogel significantly speeds up wound healing and supports skin cell growth.
research Planar cell polarity effector gene Intu regulates cell fate-specific differentiation of keratinocytes through the primary cilia
Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
research Ultrastructural Study on Connective Tissue-Epithelial Junctions in Anagen Hair Follicle of Human Fetus
The hair follicle's connection to connective tissue is weaker than the skin's.
research The distributions of type IV collagen .ALPHA. chains in basement membranes of human epidermis and skin appendages
Type IV collagen chains vary in different parts of human skin, with specific patterns linked to melanocytes.
research Spatial and temporal control of laminin-511 and -332 expressions during catagen
Laminin-511 may help promote hair growth, while laminin-332 does not affect hair loss.
research Unraveling Evolutionary Insights into AVT Peptide Conservation and Antimicrobial Motif Prediction Across Taxa
AVT is highly conserved and may have antimicrobial properties.
research Gfp-Expressing Vascularization of Gelfoam® as a Rapid in Vivo Assay of Angiogenesis Stimulators and Inhibitors
The assay quickly identifies substances that increase or decrease blood vessel growth.
research Reciprocal role of vitamin D receptor on β-catenin regulated keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation
Vitamin D receptor helps control skin cell growth and hair development.