TLDR Advancements in hair keratin research could lead to better hair health treatments.
The document described progress in human hair keratin research by discussing four examples from recent scientific literature at the time. It highlighted advancements in understanding the structure and function of hair keratins, which are crucial for hair strength and resilience. The research provided insights into the molecular composition of keratins and their role in hair health, potentially informing future treatments for hair-related conditions. However, specific details of the examples were not provided in the summary.
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September 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.
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September 1999 in “Journal of Synchrotron Radiation” Keratinous tissues have multiple structural layers, including ordered keratin and lipid granules.
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July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
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January 1997 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks” Keratin proteins and their genes are crucial for hair growth and structure.
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January 1995 in “Birkhäuser Basel eBooks” Human hair growth and structure are influenced by keratin proteins, genes, melanin, and lipids.
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October 1986 in “Differentiation”
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December 1991 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human nails contain both skin and hair keratins, each needing different extraction methods.
