Polymorphic Enzyme Systems in Human Hair Sheath Cells

The study investigated polymorphic enzyme systems in human hair sheath cells using starch gel electrophoresis. It identified several enzymes, including Phospho-glucomutase, Esterase D, Glyoxalase, and others, in fresh hair sheath cells. Over time, the detectability of these enzymes decreased, with only a few remaining detectable in older sheath cells. Acid phosphatase and Adenosine deaminase activities were observed, but reliable typing was not feasible, and Peptidase A activity was absent. This research contributed to understanding enzyme presence and stability in hair sheath cells, which could have implications for forensic science.