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GlossaryHuxley layer

inner root sheath layer supporting hair shaft growth

The Huxley layer is a part of the inner root sheath of a hair follicle, situated between the Henle layer and the cuticle of the inner root sheath. It consists of several layers of flattened, nucleated cells that play a role in supporting and shaping the growing hair shaft.

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Fine Structure and Immunocytochemistry of Monotreme Hairs, with Emphasis on the Inner Root Sheath and Trichohyalin-Based Cornification During Hair Evolution

research Fine Structure and Immunocytochemistry of Monotreme Hairs, with Emphasis on the Inner Root Sheath and Trichohyalin-Based Cornification During Hair Evolution

15 citations , July 2004 in “Journal of morphology”

Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.

research Characterization of Prostaglandin F2α Receptors in Human Eyelids

9 citations , August 2014 in “European journal of ophthalmology”

PGF_2α receptors in human eyelids are found in specific parts of hair follicles, explaining eyelash changes with glaucoma treatment.

research K6irs1, K6irs2, K6irs3, And K6irs4 Represent The Inner-Root-Sheath-Specific Type II Epithelial Keratins Of The Human Hair Follicle

130 citations , April 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Four specific keratins in hair follicles help understand hair structure and function.

research A Novel Epithelial Keratin, hK6irs1, Is Expressed Differentially in All Layers of the Inner Root Sheath, Including Specialized Huxley Cells of the Human Hair Follicle

86 citations , May 2002 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.

research Peptidylarginine Deiminase Isoforms Are Differentially Expressed in Anagen Hair Follicles and Other Human Skin Appendages

71 citations , June 2005 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

PAD enzymes play a key role in hair growth and structure.

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