Keratin Expression in the Hair of Different Racial Groups
September 1998
in “
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
”
TLDR Different racial groups have varying keratin proteins, affecting hair texture and strength.
The study examined keratin expression in the hair of different racial groups, highlighting variations in keratin types and levels among these groups. The research aimed to understand how these differences might contribute to the distinct characteristics of hair texture and strength observed across races. The findings suggested that specific keratin proteins were expressed differently, which could influence the physical properties of hair. This research provided a foundation for further studies on the genetic and molecular basis of hair diversity among racial groups.