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Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.

A faulty KLHL24 gene leads to hair loss by damaging hair follicle stem cells.

Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.

KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.

Mutations in specific llama genes may affect fiber quality for textiles.

Tongue cancer cells show more plectin-1 than non-cancer cells, but both have similar levels of trichohyalin.

Older thin hair is not just thinner but also has different shape, structure, and stiffness.

A new goat gene affects cashmere fiber thickness; certain variations can make the fibers coarser.

The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.

Curly hair may be caused by a muscle contraction, and muscle relaxants might help treat it.

Hair coloring and bleaching can permanently break down hair protein and temporarily change its properties.

Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.

AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.

Key genes for mink fur have been identified, aiding conservation efforts.

The STRIPAK complex is crucial for skin cell organization and creating a functional skin barrier.

A woman with a rare scalp infection was cured after one month of medication.

Researchers developed a method to identify and measure different animal hair fibers in textiles, successfully distinguishing materials like cashmere from cheaper fibers.

Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.

Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.

Only a few hair-specific keratins are linked to inherited hair disorders.

Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.

Hormones like testosterone and estrogen significantly affect hair growth and structure.

Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.

Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.

Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.

A new keratin, hK6irs1, is found in all layers of the hair follicle's inner root sheath.

Stem cells in hair follicles can become various cell types, including neurons.

Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.

Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.

Hair follicle stem cells are controlled by their surrounding environment.