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Glossary Microfibrils

tiny, thread-like structures in hair contributing to strength

Microfibrils are tiny, thread-like structures composed of cellulose in plant cell walls or keratin in human hair. In the context of hair, microfibrils are part of the hair's cortex and contribute to its strength and elasticity by forming a complex, interwoven network.

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Macrofibrils

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Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology · 1998 · 63 citations
Macrofibril Formation Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2018 · 6 citations
Three-dimensional architecture of macrofibrils in the human scalp hair cortex Journal of Structural Biology · 2014 · 55 citations
Nucleation and growth of macrofibrils in trichocyte (hard-α) keratins Journal of Structural Biology · 2003 · 24 citations
Investigation of age-related decline of microfibril-associated glycoprotein-1 in human skin through immunohistochemistry study Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2013 · 15 citations
Helical twist direction in the macrofibrils of keratin fibres is left handed Journal of Structural Biology · 2019 · 9 citations
The microfibrillar proteins of human hair: Separation by high-performance liquid chromatography and isolation of some proteins enriched in glycine and tyrosine Analytical Biochemistry · 1987 · 2 citations
ELECTRON MICROSCOPE STUDIES OF HAIR AND WOOL Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 1959 · 191 citations
Structural change of keratin protein in human hair by permanent waving treatment Polymer · 1998 · 70 citations
An Electron Microscopy Study of Keratin Degradation by the Fungus Microsporum gypseum in vitro Mycoses · 2009 · 30 citations

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