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GlossaryMacrofibrils

large structural components within hair fibers, enhancing strength and elasticity

Macrofibrils are large, structural components found within hair fibers, composed of smaller units called microfibrils. These macrofibrils contribute to the strength and elasticity of hair, playing a crucial role in its overall integrity and resilience.

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research Three-Dimensional Architecture of Macrofibrils in the Human Scalp Hair Cortex

55 citations , February 2014 in “Journal of Structural Biology”

Human hair has a complex, variable structure with a consistent matrix and double-twist pattern.

research Helical Twist Direction in the Macrofibrils of Keratin Fibres Is Left Handed

9 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of Structural Biology”

Keratin fibers in hair twist left-handed.

research Nucleation and Growth of Macrofibrils in Trichocyte (Hard-Alpha) Keratins

24 citations , June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology”

Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.

research New Aspects of the Structure of Human Hair Based on Optical Microscopic Observations of Disassembled Hair Parts

1 citations , August 2015 in “PubMed”

Human hair's strength comes from a honeycomb-like structure and macrofibrils.

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.

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