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    Glossary Fiber

    indigestible plant material aiding digestion and preventing constipation

    Fiber, also known as dietary fiber or roughage, refers to the indigestible parts of plant foods that pass through the digestive system relatively intact. It is crucial for maintaining healthy digestion, preventing constipation, and can aid in controlling blood sugar levels and lowering cholesterol. There are two main types: soluble fiber, which dissolves in water and can help lower glucose and cholesterol levels, and insoluble fiber, which does not dissolve in water and helps food move through the digestive system, promoting regularity.

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    1. Cortical cell types and intermediate filament arrangements correlate with fiber curvature in Japanese human hair Journal of structural biology · 2008 · 62 citations
    2. Cultured human and rat tooth papilla cells induce hair follicle regeneration and fiber growth Differentiation · 2004 · 48 citations
    3. Fiber growth initiation in hair follicles of goats treated with melatonin 1993 · 48 citations
    4. Fibre optic confocal imaging (FOCI) of keratinocytes, blood vessels and nerves in hairless mouse skin in vivo Journal of Anatomy · 1998 · 36 citations
    5. Influence of feed restriction on the wool proteome: A combined iTRAQ and fiber structural study Journal of proteomics · 2014 · 35 citations
    6. Formation of surface membranes in developing mammalian hair fibres Micron · 1994 · 30 citations
    7. Hair follicle characteristics and fibre production in South American camelids Animal · 2010 · 27 citations
    8. Number changes and development potential of wool follicle cells in the early stages of fiber differentiation Journal of ultrastructure research · 1982 · 22 citations
    9. Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers Journal of the American Institute for Conservation · 1995 · 21 citations
    10. Molecular characterization of HOXC8 gene and methylation status analysis of its exon 1 associated with the length of cashmere fiber in Liaoning cashmere goat Genetica · 2017 · 20 citations
    11. Fiber Implantation for Pattern Baldness JAMA · 1979 · 20 citations
    12. Effect of the Polymorphisms of Keratin Associated Protein 8.2 Gene on Fibre Traits in Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goats Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences · 2007 · 20 citations
    13. Fiber implantation for pattern baldness Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1981 · 15 citations
    14. Differences between ultrastructure and protein composition in straight hair fibres Zoology · 2019 · 13 citations
    15. Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers Journal of the American Institute for Conservation · 1995 · 13 citations
    16. The Interaction of Hair Fibers with Alkali Bromide Solutions Textile Research Journal · 1954 · 12 citations
    17. Effect of Waste Human Hair Fibers on Shear Behavior of Sand in Dry and Saturated Conditions Journal of Testing and Evaluation · 2018 · 9 citations
    18. Fundamental studies on the interaction between moisture and textiles. Part X. Moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers. Sen'i Gakkaishi · 1989 · 9 citations
    19. Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength 2019 · 8 citations
    20. Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers Textile Research Journal · 1963 · 7 citations
    21. Scale Heights of Chemically Treated Wool and Hair Fibers Textile Research Journal · 1998 · 6 citations
    22. Seasonal variation in hair follicle activity and fibre growth of both male and female Merghoz goats in Western Iran Small ruminant research · 2011 · 5 citations
    23. The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fibre Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene Genes · 2020 · 4 citations
    24. Evaluation of Various Therapies for Damaged Scalps Due to Hair and Fiber Implants ˜The œJournal of dermatologic surgery and oncology · 1983 · 4 citations
    25. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ANATOLIAN NATIVE GOAT DOWN-HAIR FIBERS IN COMPARISON WITH CASHMERE FIBER Tekstil Ve Konfeksiyon · 2019 · 3 citations
    26. Implantation of Biocompatible Fibers for the Temporary Correction of Scalp Scars and Androgenetic Alopecia International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology · 2003 · 3 citations
    27. Analyzing the laser-light reflection from human hair fibers. I. Light components underlying the goniophotometric curves and fiber cuticle angles. PubMed · 2003 · 3 citations
    28. Sequence Variation in Caprine KRTAP6-2 Affects Cashmere Fiber Diameter Animals · 2022 · 2 citations
    29. Fiber-reinforced hydrogel dressings for enhanced herbal compounds delivery in accelerated diabetic wound healing European Polymer Journal · 2025 · 1 citations
    30. Deletions in the <i>KAP6-1</i> gene are associated with fiber traits in cashmere-producing goats Animal biotechnology · 2021 · 1 citations