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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. 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
    2. Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals Frontiers in Zoology · 2017 · 25 citations
    3. The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair [Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014. · 2014 · 1 citations
    4. The use of electron spin resonance techniques to determine gamma ray exposure of $\alpha$-keratin in human hair Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University) · 1997
    5. DSC-investigations of alpha-keratins and the specific effects of chemical treatments on human hair 2006
    6. Frequency of an electrophoretic variant of hair alpha keratin in human populations. PubMed · 1977 · 14 citations
    7. Cachexia and graft-vs.-host-disease-type skin changes in keratin promoter-driven TNF alpha transgenic mice. Genes & Development · 1992 · 150 citations
    8. The Process of Cornification Evolved From the Initial Keratinization in the Epidermis and Epidermal Derivatives of Vertebrates: A New Synthesis and the Case of Sauropsids International review of cell and molecular biology · 2016 · 73 citations
    9. Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology · 1998 · 63 citations
    10. Structure–property relationships of meta-kerateine biomaterials derived from human hair Acta biomaterialia · 2011 · 47 citations
    11. Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage BMC Genomics · 2014 · 42 citations
    12. 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
    13. Experimental Modulation of the Differentiated Phenotype of Keratinocytes from Epidermis and Hair Follicle Outer Root Sheath and Matrix Cells Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 1991 · 31 citations
    14. Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences · 2012 · 30 citations
    15. Keratinization of sheath and calamus cells in developing and regenerating feathers Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger · 2007 · 26 citations
    16. Ultrastructural localization of hair keratin homologs in the claw of the lizard <i>Anolis carolinensis</i> Journal of Morphology · 2010 · 20 citations
    17. Recurrent functional divergence of early tetrapod keratins in amphibian toe pads and mammalian hair Biology Letters · 2013 · 19 citations
    18. Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions Journal of Natural Fibers · 2023
    19. Keratin Biomaterials Activate Schwann Cells via Integrin‐Mediated Signaling and Promote Regeneration of Large Peripheral Nerve Defects in a Rabbit Model The FASEB Journal · 2009
    20. Proteomic tools for the investigation of human hair structural proteins and evidence of weakness sites on hair keratin coil segments Analytical biochemistry · 2011 · 38 citations
    21. Study of the keratinization process in human hair follicle by X-ray microdiffraction. PubMed · 2000 · 28 citations
    22. 532 Unexpected expression of hemoglobin α as an endogenous antioxidant in epidermal keratinocytes 2022
    23. Structural change of keratin protein in human hair by permanent waving treatment Polymer · 1998 · 70 citations
    24. Transport of Biotin in Human Keratinocytes Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2003 · 53 citations
    25. Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptors-α and -β differentially modulates keratinocyte differentiation with functional impact on wound healing International Journal of Molecular Medicine · 2015 · 23 citations
    26. Keratin‐based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2018 · 17 citations
    27. Ectopic production of hair keratin constitutes Rushton’s hyaline bodies in association with hematogenous deposits Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine · 2012 · 6 citations
    28. Abstract 5216: Impact of Stat3 deletion or activation on keratinocyte stem/progenitor cells Cancer Research · 2012
    29. Human keratinocytes derived from the bulge region of hair follicles are refractory to differentiation International journal of oncology · 2009 · 8 citations
    30. Embryonic keratinization in vertebrates in relation to land colonization Acta Zoologica · 2008 · 44 citations