research Structural Analysis of Curly and Straight Human Hair Fibers by Scanning Microbeam SAXS
Curly and straight hair differ in how their internal fibers are arranged.
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research Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth and Its Underlying Biological Mechanism
Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research Reactive Keratin Derivatives: A Promising Strategy for Covalent Binding to Hair
Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
research Gene Expression of Mouse S100A3, a Cysteine-Rich Calcium-Binding Protein, in Developing Hair Follicle
S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
research Insights on the Mechanical Behavior of Keratin Fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
research A Mutation in the Type II Hair Keratin KRT86 Gene in a Han Family with Monilethrix
A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.
research Structure–Property Relationships of Meta-Kerateine Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
research The Nude Mutant Gene Foxn1 Is a HOXC13 Regulatory Target During Hair Follicle and Nail Differentiation
HOXC13 is essential for hair and nail development by regulating Foxn1.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research P63 Targeted Deletion Under the FOXN1 Promoter Disrupts Pre- and Post-Natal Thymus Development, Function, and Maintenance, and Induces Severe Hair Loss
Deleting the p63 gene in certain cells causes problems in thymus development and severe hair loss in mice.
research Desmoglein 4 Is Regulated by Transcription Factors Implicated in Hair Shaft Differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research Discoid Lupus Alopecia Complicated by Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia on a Background of Androgenetic Alopecia
Woman has discoid lupus, frontal fibrosing, and androgenetic alopecia.
research DKK1 Mediated Inhibition of Wnt Signaling in Postnatal Mice Leads to Loss of TEC Progenitors and Thymic Degeneration
Blocking Wnt signaling in young mice causes thymus shrinkage and cell loss, but recovery is possible when the block is removed.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Chapter 4: Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
research No Difference in the Proteome of Racially and Geometrically Classified Scalp Hair Samples from a South African Cohort: Preliminary Findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research Ultrastructural Immunolocalization of Involucrin in the Medulla and Inner Root Sheath of Human Hair
Involucrin helps strengthen the inner parts of human hair.
research Structural Hierarchy of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
research Identification of the Keratin-Associated Protein 22-2 Gene in Capra Hircus and Its Association with Cashmere Traits
A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.
research Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep: A Review
Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-Associated Protein Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research Spatiotemporal Expression and Haplotypes Identification of KRT84 Gene and Their Association with Wool Traits in Gansu Alpine Fine-Wool Sheep
The KRT84 gene is linked to better wool quality in Gansu Alpine Fine-wool sheep.
research Perspectives and Challenges of Hair Analysis
Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
research Cosmetics, Hair, And Nails
Hair and nails are skin parts that develop early and serve protective and functional roles.
research Targeted Expression of Human Vitamin D Receptor in the Skin Promotes the Initiation of the Postnatal Hair Follicle Cycle and Rescues Alopecia in Vitamin D Receptor Null Mice
Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
research Klhl24-Mediated Hair Follicle Stem Cells Structural Disruption Causes Alopecia
A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.
research Internal Structure Changes in Bleached Black Human Hair Resulting from Chemical Treatments: A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation
Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla
Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.