The Proteins of Hair and Other Hard α-Keratins
January 1990
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9 / 9 resultsresearch Hair Keratin: Composition, Structure and Biogenesis
research Isolation of Intermediate Filament Assemblies from Human Hair Follicles
Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
research Protein and amino acid composition of hair from mice carrying the naked (N) gene
research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
research Number Changes and Development Potential of Wool Follicle Cells in the Early Stages of Fiber Differentiation
Wool follicle cells are more complex than previously thought.
research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research Hair as an Index of Protein Malnutrition
Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
research Loss of a homologous group of proteins in a dominantly inherited ectodermal malformation
research Morphological Changes in Human Scalp Hair Roots During Protein Deprivation
Not eating enough protein can cause hair roots to shrink and lose color, and hair to become thinner.