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    Glossary Fibrous Protein

    Fibrous proteins are structural proteins characterized by their elongated, thread-like shapes, which provide support and strength to various biological tissues. In the context of hair biology, keratin is the primary fibrous protein found in hair strands, contributing to their resilience and durability. These proteins are crucial for maintaining the integrity of hair follicles and overall hair structure, making them relevant in discussions of hair loss and disorders affecting hair health. Key distinguishing characteristics of fibrous proteins include their insolubility in water and their ability to form strong, stable structures.

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    1. Immunological characteristics and histological distribution of human hair fibrous proteins studied with anti-hair keratin monoclonal antibodies HKN-2, HKN-4, and HKN-6. Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry · 1986 · 52 citations
    2. Amino Acid Compositions of Human Hair Fibrous Protein Components Purified with Two‐dimensional Electrophoresis The Journal of Dermatology · 1989 · 4 citations
    3. Two-dimensional electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins, especially hair matrix proteins Archives of Dermatological Research · 1989 · 10 citations
    4. Content of Citrulline and Other Amino-Acids in a Protein of Hair Follicles Nature · 1958 · 88 citations
    5. Electrophoretic analysis of human hair keratins Anthropologischer Anzeiger · 1995 · 4 citations
    6. Biocompatibility of KAPs-Depleted Residual Hair bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · 2024
    7. Some electron microscope observations on hardening in the human hair follicle Journal of Ultrastructure Research · 1962 · 25 citations
    8. Human Hair Keratin-Based Hydrogels in Regenerative Medicine: Current Status and Future Directions ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering · 2023 · 1 citations
    9. FEMALE CADAVER IN THE HAN TOMB NO. 1 X-RAY DIFFRACTION STUDIES ON TWO KINDS OF FIBROUS PROTEIN 中国科学A辑(英文版) · 1980
    10. The Localization of Cytokeratin 19 and Vimentin in Sprague Dawley Albino Rat Skin Tissue Applied Microscopy · 2014 · 1 citations
    11. Investigating the origins of nanostructural variations in differential ethnic hair types using X‐ray scattering techniques International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2013 · 15 citations
    12. Expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in various compartments of the human hair follicle Archives of Dermatological Research · 1998 · 105 citations
    13. A novel purification procedure for keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair Journal of Biological Macromolecules · 2013 · 54 citations
    14. THE LOCALIZATION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ARGININE AND CITRULLINE IN PROTEINS OF THE HAIR FOLLICLE Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry · 1963 · 46 citations
    15. ANTI‐HAIR KERATIN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY (HKN‐2) The Journal of Dermatology · 1985 · 13 citations
    16. The Extraction of Keratin from Human Hair Waste for Copolymerization with Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Journal of Student Research · 2023
    17. Upregulation of the truncated basic hair keratin 1(hHb1‐ΔN) in carcinoma cells by Epstein‐Barr virus (EBV) International Journal of Cancer · 2003 · 18 citations
    18. Anti‐keratin Monoclonal Antibody against Basal Cell Epithelioma Keratin: BKN‐1 The Journal of Dermatology · 1987 · 8 citations
    19. Evaluation and formulation of Spirulina platensis proteins for potential applications in hair care products Discover Applied Sciences · 2024 · 3 citations
    20. The Proteins of Normal and Aberrant Hair Keratins 1981 · 23 citations
    21. HAIR | Overview Elsevier eBooks · 2000 · 2 citations
    22. Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments BMC genomics · 2014 · 65 citations
    23. Krtap16, Characterization of a New Hair Keratin-associated Protein (KAP) Gene Complex on Mouse Chromosome 16 and Evidence for Regulation by Hoxc13 Journal of Biological Chemistry · 2004 · 47 citations
    24. Perspectives and Challenges of Hair Analysis Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks · 2023 · 2 citations
    25. Silk fibroin hydrogel with recombinant silk fibroin/NT3 protein enhances wound healing by promoting Type III collagen synthesis and hair follicle regeneration in skin injury Materials Today Bio · 2025
    26. Ultrastructural Localization of S100A3, a Cysteine-rich, Calcium Binding Protein, in Human Scalp Hair Shafts Revealed by Rapid-freezing Immunocytochemistry Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry · 1999 · 40 citations
    27. Hair follicle differentiation and regulation. The International Journal of Developmental Biology · 2004 · 199 citations
    28. Ex vivo detection of SARS CoV 2 spike protein in human hair follicles and potential link to telogen effluvium Scientific Reports · 2025
    29. Skin Appendage Proteins of Tetrapods: Building Blocks of Claws, Feathers, Hair and Other Cornified Epithelial Structures Animals · 2025
    30. Discovery of genes and proteins possibly regulating mean wool fibre diameter using cDNA microarray and proteomic approaches Scientific reports · 2020 · 6 citations