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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. Comparative genomics analyses of alpha-keratins reveal insights into evolutionary adaptation of marine mammals Frontiers in Zoology · 2017 · 25 citations
    2. The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair [Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014. · 2014 · 1 citations
    3. DSC-investigations of alpha-keratins and the specific effects of chemical treatments on human hair 2006
    4. 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
    5. The use of electron spin resonance techniques to determine gamma ray exposure of $\alpha$-keratin in human hair Purdue e-Pubs (Purdue University) · 1997
    6. Cachexia and graft-vs.-host-disease-type skin changes in keratin promoter-driven TNF alpha transgenic mice. Genes & Development · 1992 · 150 citations
    7. Frequency of an electrophoretic variant of hair alpha keratin in human populations. PubMed · 1977 · 14 citations
    8. Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology · 1998 · 63 citations
    9. Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage BMC Genomics · 2014 · 42 citations
    10. 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
    11. Ultrastructural localization of hair keratin homologs in the claw of the lizard <i>Anolis carolinensis</i> Journal of Morphology · 2010 · 20 citations
    12. Recurrent functional divergence of early tetrapod keratins in amphibian toe pads and mammalian hair Biology Letters · 2013 · 19 citations
    13. 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
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions Journal of Natural Fibers · 2023
    17. Structural change of keratin protein in human hair by permanent waving treatment Polymer · 1998 · 70 citations
    18. Keratin‐based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2018 · 17 citations
    19. Ectopic production of hair keratin constitutes Rushton’s hyaline bodies in association with hematogenous deposits Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine · 2012 · 6 citations
    20. 1322 Molecular profiling of frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) reveals TH1 and JAK-STAT up-regulation with no suppression of hair keratins Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 2018 · 2 citations
    21. Development of a mechanically stable human hair keratin film for cell culture Materials today communications · 2021 · 3 citations
    22. Keratin 17 modulates hair follicle cycling in a TN<i>Fα</i>-dependent fashion Genes & Development · 2006 · 169 citations
    23. A Rapid Extraction Procedure of Human Hair Proteins and Identification of Phosphorylated Species. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2002 · 226 citations
    24. 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
    25. Keratinization of sheath and calamus cells in developing and regenerating feathers Annals of Anatomy - Anatomischer Anzeiger · 2007 · 26 citations
    26. The human hair: from anatomy to physiology International Journal of Dermatology · 2013 · 107 citations
    27. Isolation of intermediate filament assemblies from human hair follicles. The Journal of Cell Biology · 1985 · 28 citations
    28. Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis of Human Hair Fiber Structure Applied spectroscopy · 2008 · 19 citations
    29. Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair. PubMed · 2000 · 30 citations
    30. Generalized trichorrhexis nodosa British Journal of Dermatology · 1980 · 28 citations