12 citations,
December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
47 citations,
September 2011 in “Acta biomaterialia” Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
13 citations,
December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
38 citations,
October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
7 citations,
June 2017 in “Omics” The study developed a method to analyze ancient hair proteins using very small samples.
December 2023 in “Chiwi'saeng'gwa haghoeji” Hair keratin protein might help heal mouth wounds faster.
1 citations,
June 2023 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
41 citations,
November 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
7 citations,
December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
4 citations,
January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin” Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.
2 citations,
September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
Hair proteins in preschool children and their mothers could indicate developmental changes and health status.
8 citations,
June 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Heating hair proteins changes their structure and may improve their blood clotting ability.
188 citations,
June 1998 in “Molecular cell” Researchers created a mouse with the same mutation as humans with trichothiodystrophy, showing similar symptoms and confirming the condition is due to defects in DNA repair and gene activity.
271 citations,
March 1999 in “Developmental biology” The research shows that a gene called Wnt3 affects hair growth and structure, causing short hair and balding when overactive.
3 citations,
February 2018 in “Experimental and Molecular Medicine/Experimental and molecular medicine” A protein called PCBP2 controls the production of a hair growth protein by interacting with its genetic message and is linked to hair loss when this control is disrupted.
8 citations,
October 2022 in “Regenerative Therapy” New regenerative treatments for hair loss show promise but need more research for confirmation.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
17 citations,
December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
97 citations,
March 2002 in “Molecular and cellular biology” Mutant CDP/Cux protein causes hair defects and reduced male fertility in mice.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
8 citations,
July 2011 in “Animal science journal” Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
11 citations,
March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
May 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
101 citations,
March 2019 in “Cell Stem Cell” Certain immune cells in the skin release a protein that stops hair growth by keeping hair stem cells inactive.
17 citations,
May 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
4 citations,
August 2022 in “Cells” lncRNA2919 slows down rabbit hair growth by stopping cell growth and causing cell death.
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.