research Beauty is skin deep: the fascinating biology of the epidermis and its appendages.
The biology of skin and hair is complex and not fully understood.
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research Gap junctions in Turing-type periodic feather pattern formation
Gap junctions help control feather pattern formation in chickens.
research A 4kb Fragment of the Desmocollin 3 Promoter Directs Reporter Gene Expression to Parakeratotic Epidermis and Primary Hair Follicles
A 4kb fragment of the desmocollin 3 promoter targets gene expression to specific skin and hair follicle areas.
research The compatibility of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry protein-solubilizing buffers with the droplet feeding method in fall armyworm larvae
Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.
research The effects of sonic, desert and Indian hedgehog signalling in skin
Shh and Dhh affect skin development and can cause tumors, while Ihh does not.
research Regulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearing
Tmem30b is essential for hearing by maintaining hair cell structure in the ear.
research Human FOXN1-Deficiency Is Associated with αβ Double-Negative and FoxP3+ T-Cell Expansions That Are Distinctly Modulated upon Thymic Transplantation
Thymic transplantation normalized some T-cells but not others, maintaining immune function.
research Expanding the Nude SCID/CID Phenotype Associated with FOXN1 Homozygous, Compound Heterozygous, or Heterozygous Mutations
FOXN1 mutations can cause varying immune and physical issues, with severity influenced by gene activity and possibly other factors.
research Expression of TGF Beta Receptor 1 in Sika Deer Antler
TGF-β receptor 1 helps deer antlers grow by aiding skin and cartilage cell growth.
research Localized Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex (Weber-Cockayne type)
A 15-year-old girl has a skin condition causing blisters on her feet, likely inherited from her family.
research El futuro incierto: etilogía de la crisis
ROR2 is crucial for hair follicle stem cell maintenance and self-renewal.
research Thehairless gene of the mouse: Relationship of phenotypic effects with expression profile and genotype
Mutations in the hairless gene in mice affect its expression and lead to a range of developmental issues in multiple tissues.
research A homozygous missense mutation in the fibroblast growth factor 5 gene is associated with the long-hair trait in Angora rabbits
A specific gene mutation causes long hair in Angora rabbits.
research Identification of differentially expressed genes affecting hair and cashmere growth in the Laiwu black goat by microarray
Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
research Clinical Snippets
A bull with a gene mutation was asymptomatic, synthetic retinoids cause hair loss, and new therapeutic targets were identified for skin diseases.
research OsUEV1B, an Ubc enzyme variant protein, is required for phosphate homeostasis in rice
OsUEV1B protein is essential for controlling phosphate levels in rice.
research FOXN1 deficient nude severe combined immunodeficiency
FOXN1 gene mutations cause a rare, severe immune disease treatable with cell or tissue transplants.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research The Who’s, What’s, and “Y”s: Y Sex Chromosome Loss and Methylation for Analysis in Male Aging and Mortality and Forensic Science Applications
Understanding the Y chromosome is key to male health, aging, and developing diagnostic tools.
research Deletion of the Sox21 gene drastically affects hair lipids
Deleting the Sox21 gene changes hair lipid composition and increases cholesterol sulfate levels.
research Hypomyelinating leukodystrophy-10 presenting with an additional atypical feature of increased body hair and Mongolian spots
HLD10 can include increased body hair and Mongolian spots.
research Brief Report: Requirement of TACE/ADAM17 for Hair Follicle Bulge Niche Establishment
TACE/ADAM17 is essential for maintaining healthy hair and hair follicle stem cells.
research Integrin β1 Establishes Liver Microstructure and Modulates Transforming Growth Factor β during Liver Development and Regeneration
Integrin β1 is crucial for liver structure and function, preventing fibrosis.
research An ultrahigh-sulphur keratin gene of the human hair cuticle is located at 11q13 and cross-hybridizes with sequences at 11p15
research Characterization of X‐linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (XL‐HED) hair and sweat gland phenotypes using phototrichogram analysis and live confocal imaging
People with X-linked hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia have no sweat ducts and less, thinner hair.
research Abstract CN06-04: The hedgehog signaling pathway in cancer.
The Hedgehog signaling pathway is linked to cancer development, and targeting it with inhibitors shows promise but faces challenges like resistance.
research Epithelial expression of the hormone leptin by bovine skin
Cattle skin has leptin which might control skin and hair growth.
research The Role of the Hairless (hr) Gene in the. Regulation of Hair Follicle Catagen Transformation
The hairless (hr) gene is essential for normal hair follicle function and its mutation leads to hair loss.
research Ectodysplasin research—Where to next?
Future research on ectodysplasin should explore its role in diseases, stem cells, and evolution, and continue developing treatments for genetic disorders like hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia.
research SPRY1 Deficiency in Keratinocytes Induces Follicular Melanocyte Stem Cell Migration to the Epidermis through p53/Stem Cell Factor/C-KIT Signaling
SPRY1 deficiency in skin cells causes stem cells to move to the skin surface, leading to increased pigmentation.