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Glossaryendocuticle

innermost flexible layer of arthropod exoskeleton

The endocuticle is the innermost layer of the cuticle in arthropods, such as insects and crustaceans. It is composed of chitin and proteins, providing flexibility and strength to the exoskeleton. Unlike the outer layers, the endocuticle is not sclerotized, meaning it remains softer and more pliable, which is crucial for the animal's movement and growth.

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research Ultrastructural Localization of Hair Keratins in Human Scalp Hair Shafts as Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry

3 citations , January 1998 in “ACTA HISTOCHEMICA ET CYTOCHEMICA”

Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.

Degradation Of Human Hair By Papain

research Degradation Of Human Hair By Papain

75 citations , November 1965 in “Textile research journal”

Papain and bisulfite break down human hair by dissolving parts of it.

research Ultrastructural Localization of S100A3, a Cysteine-Rich, Calcium Binding Protein, in Human Scalp Hair Shafts Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry

40 citations , April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry”

S100A3 protein is mainly found in specific parts of human hair cells.

research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review

27 citations , May 2019 in “Cosmetics”

The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.

research Age-Dependent Changes in Damage Processes of Hair Cuticle

20 citations , January 2015 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Older people's hair cuticles get more easily damaged and lose protective oils, especially in their 40s and 50s.

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