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    Glossary Alpha-Keratin

    Alpha-keratin is a fibrous structural protein that is a key component of hair, skin, and nails in mammals. It plays a crucial role in the strength and resilience of hair strands, contributing to their overall health and appearance. In the context of hair loss, alterations in alpha-keratin production or structure can lead to weakened hair follicles and increased susceptibility to damage and shedding. Distinguishing characteristics of alpha-keratin include its helical structure and its ability to form strong, durable fibers that provide mechanical support to hair and other keratinized tissues.

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    1. Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals Frontiers in Zoology · 2017 · 25 citations
    2. The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair [Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014. · 2014 · 1 citations
    3. DSC-investigations of alpha-keratins and the specific effects of chemical treatments on human hair 2006
    4. Hard alpha-keratin degradation inside a tissue under high flux X-ray synchrotron micro-beam: A multi-scale time-resolved study Journal of Structural Biology · 2009 · 28 citations
    5. The use of electron spin resonance techniques to determine gamma ray exposure of $\alpha$-keratin in human hair Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University) · 1997
    6. Cachexia and graft-vs.-host-disease-type skin changes in keratin promoter-driven TNF alpha transgenic mice. Genes & Development · 1992 · 150 citations
    7. Frequency of an electrophoretic variant of hair alpha keratin in human populations. PubMed · 1977 · 14 citations
    8. Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology · 1998 · 63 citations
    9. Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage BMC Genomics · 2014 · 42 citations
    10. Cornification in reptilian epidermis occurs through the deposition of keratin‐associated beta‐proteins (beta‐keratins) onto a scaffold of intermediate filament keratins Journal of Morphology · 2012 · 33 citations
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