12 citations,
February 2006 in “Lipids” Hair texture changes with age due to varying levels of lipids.
11 citations,
September 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.
11 citations,
January 2012 in “Journal of cell science” Rac1 is essential for proper hair structure and color.
10 citations,
January 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology” PRP helps hair growth in common hair loss disorder.
9 citations,
June 2008 in “Springer eBooks” Understanding hair follicle structure is key for treating hair disorders and could help develop new treatments.
9 citations,
April 2006 in “American Journal of Pathology” SGK3 is essential for proper hair growth and health.
9 citations,
February 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
9 citations,
January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
8 citations,
July 2012 in “Annals of biomedical engineering” Hair absorbs molecules differently based on their size, charge, and love for water, and less at higher pH; this can help make better hair products.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.