1 citations,
July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
4 citations,
August 2020 in “Journal of proteomics” Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
54 citations,
January 2018 in “Scientific reports” Human hair contains diverse proteins, including keratins and histones, which could help assess hair health and aging.
14 citations,
September 2017 in “Proteomics. Clinical applications” Hair protein analysis could improve medical testing and understanding of hair characteristics.
10 citations,
May 2020 in “Journal of proteome research” Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
January 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Mothers have more hair proteins than their children, with age-related differences in protein patterns, and some proteins in hair could indicate early childhood development.
7 citations,
June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Haircare products with a pH between 5 and 7 are best for maintaining healthy hair.
65 citations,
September 2014 in “BMC genomics” Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
18 citations,
April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
March 2024 in “International journal of molecular sciences” The research identified key proteins that affect wool fiber thickness in Angora rabbits.
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February 2023 in “All Life” The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.
30 citations,
August 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
46 citations,
June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Autophagy is important for determining the protein makeup of hair.
10 citations,
January 2016 in “PLOS ONE” Researchers found 44 proteins that change during different hair growth stages and may be important for hair follicle function.
8 citations,
November 2022 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Human hair varies widely and should be classified by curl type rather than race.
2 citations,
July 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Autophagy changes the protein makeup of hair.
29 citations,
October 2017 in “Journal of proteomics” The research found specific proteins that affect fiber characteristics and hair growth in sheep and goats.
19 citations,
January 2018 in “Scientific Reports” Non-immune factors play a significant role in alopecia areata.
16 citations,
December 2019 in “Animals” Overexpressing Tβ4 in goats' hair follicles increases cashmere production and hair follicle growth.
6 citations,
April 2022 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” The research identified key proteins and genes that may influence wool bending in goats.
3 citations,
April 2021 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” Finasteride may affect PNMT, causing side effects.
2 citations,
September 2022 in “Frontiers in genetics” Different proteins are linked to the varying thickness of sheep and goat hair types.
October 2021 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open” Adipose-derived stem cells may help treat hair loss.