68 citations,
August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
3 citations,
August 2020 in “Animals” Researchers found a way to grow cashmere goat hair cells in a lab and discovered that certain conditions improve these cells' growth and characteristics.
28 citations,
November 2018 in “Journal of structural biology” Different populations have distinct hair structures related to their ancestry.
161 citations,
July 2003 in “ACM Transactions on Graphics” Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics rendering of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
Researchers developed a new model for more realistic computer graphics of hair by considering how light scatters on hair fibers.
32 citations,
May 2018 in “Cell Cycle” Melatonin helps Cashmere goats grow more hair by affecting certain genes and cell pathways.
40 citations,
March 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Growing hair follicles have high mitochondrial activity and ROS in specific regions, aiding hair formation.
2 citations,
February 2016 in “Journal of sol-gel science and technology” A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fermented mackerel oil was found to promote hair growth by activating certain cell signals and increasing cell growth.
277 citations,
June 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” Epithelial-mesenchymal interactions control hair growth cycles through specific molecular signals.
50 citations,
March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
1 citations,
November 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Quantifying hair shape is better than using racial categories for understanding hair characteristics.
7 citations,
August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
81 citations,
April 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Hair shedding is an active process that could be targeted to treat hair loss.
30 citations,
March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Hair follicles are valuable for regenerative medicine and wound healing.
13 citations,
December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
5 citations,
November 2008 in “Advances in Dermatology” The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
4 citations,
April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
15 citations,
July 2016 in “Biochemical Journal” Wnt proteins from certain skin cells are crucial for normal hair growth and renewal.
12 citations,
May 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Chrysanthemum zawadskii extract helps hair grow by stimulating hair cells.
72 citations,
June 2001 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” S100A4 and S100A6 proteins may activate stem cells for hair follicle regeneration and could be potential targets for hair loss treatments.
24 citations,
November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
12 citations,
May 2019 in “The journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics/The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics” Activating TRPV3 channels stops hair growth by killing hair follicle cells.
8 citations,
May 2021 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Hair growth environment recreated with challenges; stem cells make successful skin organoids.
12 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
57 citations,
June 2003 in “American Journal of Physiology-cell Physiology” Cyclosporin A helps mice grow hair by blocking a specific protein activity in skin cells.
40 citations,
November 1998 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” S100A3 protein is crucial for hair shaft formation in mice.
21 citations,
March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.