research Molecular Modeling of Hair Keratin/Peptide Complex: Using MM-PBSA Calculations to Describe Experimental Binding Results
Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
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research Lamins in Development, Tissue Maintenance, and Stress
Lamins are vital for cell survival, organ development, and preventing premature aging.
research Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Microscopy Structural Studies of Caucasian and Afro Human Hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
research Permanent Waving and Hair Straightening
Thioglycolate lotions are the most popular method for permanent waving and hair straightening.
research Effects of Minoxidil on Cultured Human Skin Fibroblasts
Minoxidil slows down skin cell growth and may help treat scars and skin conditions.
research Environmental and Cosmetic Factors in Hair Loss and Damage
Environmental and cosmetic factors, including heat, chemicals, and sun exposure, can cause hair loss and damage.
research Correction of Hair Shaft Defects Through Allele-Specific Silencing of Mutant Krt75
Using special RNA to target a mutant gene fixed hair problems in mice.
research Inherited Disorders of the Hair
The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
research Human Hair as a Testing Substrate in the Era of Precision Medicine: Potential Role of Omics-Based Approaches
Human hair shows promise for non-invasive medical testing, but more research is needed to standardize its use.
research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical and Structural Mechanical Parameters
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape and strength.
research WNT Signaling in Disease
The WNT signaling pathway is important in many diseases and targeting it could offer new treatments.
research A Randomized Evaluator Blinded Study of Effect of Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study
research Characterization of a 190-Kilobase Pair Domain of Human Type I Hair Keratin Genes
The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
research The Human Type I Keratin Gene Family: Characterization of New Hair Follicle Specific Members and Evaluation of the Chromosome 17q21.2 Gene Domain
The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
research Expression and Roles of Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (StAR) Protein in Non-Classical, Extra-Adrenal, and Extra-Gonadal Cells and Tissues
The protein StAR is found in 17 different organs and can affect hair loss and brain functions, but its full role is not yet fully understood.
research Changing the Shape of Hair with Keratin Peptides
Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research A Splice Variant in KRT71 Is Associated with Curly Coat Phenotype of Selkirk Rex Cats
A gene variant in KRT71 causes the curly fur in Selkirk Rex cats.
research Hair Biology
The document explains hair biology, the causes of hair loss, and reviews various hair loss treatments.
research Characterization and Chromosomal Localization of Human Hair-Specific Keratin Genes and Comparative Expression During the Hair Growth Cycle
Two specific hair keratin genes are active during hair growth and decline as hair transitions to rest.
research Keratin and Skin Disorders
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Unveiling the Roots of Monogenic Genodermatoses: Genotrichoses as a Paradigm
New gene identification techniques have improved the understanding and classification of inherited hair disorders.
research Friends Turned Foes: Angiogenic Growth Factors Beyond Angiogenesis
Some growth factors, while important for normal body functions, can cause diseases when not regulated properly.
research Structural Features of the Alpha-Type Filaments of the Inner Root Sheath Cells of the Guinea Pig Hair Follicle
α-type filaments in guinea pig hair follicles have unique structural features.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research Erythropoietin Promotes Hair Shaft Growth in Cultured Human Hair Follicles and Modulates Hair Growth in Mice
Erythropoietin helps hair grow and could be a potential treatment for hair loss.
research Inhibition of 5α-Reductase Impairs Cognitive Performance, Alters Dendritic Morphology, and Increases Tau Phosphorylation in the Hippocampus of Male 3xTg-AD Mice
Blocking 5α-reductase can harm memory and brain structure, and increase harmful brain changes in male mice used for Alzheimer's disease research.
research Heat-Damaged Evaluation of Virgin Hair
Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
research Keratin 71 Mutations: From Water Dogs to Woolly Hair
A mutation in the KRT71 gene causes a hair disorder by disrupting hair follicle structure and texture.