research Dermo‐epidermal interactions in reptilian scales: Speculations on the evolution of scales, feathers, and hairs 38 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.
research The Process of Cornification Evolved From the Initial Keratinization in the Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives of Vertebrates: A New Synthesis and the Case of Sauropsids 73 citations , January 2016 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Some Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification 17 citations , June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research TRPV3 Ion Channel: From Gene to Pharmacology 2 citations , May 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The TRPV3 ion channel is important for skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin conditions.