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    Glossary Human Hair

    filamentous biomaterial growing from follicles in the dermis

    Human hair is a filamentous biomaterial that grows from follicles found in the dermis, primarily on the scalp. It is composed mainly of keratin, a protein that provides strength and resilience. Hair serves various functions, including protection, regulation of body temperature, and facilitation of the sense of touch.

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    1. Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol The FASEB Journal · 2005 · 489 citations
    2. Human hair growth <i>in vitro</i> Journal of Cell Science · 1990 · 385 citations
    3. Isolation of a Novel Population of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles American Journal Of Pathology · 2006 · 344 citations
    4. The use of keratin biomaterials derived from human hair for the promotion of rapid regeneration of peripheral nerves Biomaterials · 2007 · 309 citations
    5. Human Hair Keratin‐Associated Proteins (KAPs) International review of cytology · 2006 · 226 citations
    6. A Rapid Extraction Procedure of Human Hair Proteins and Identification of Phosphorylated Species. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2002 · 226 citations
    7. Human hair: A unique physicochemical composite Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 203 citations
    8. Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene <i>LIPH</i> Science · 2006 · 194 citations
    9. Minoxidil upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human hair dermal papilla cells British Journal of Dermatology · 1998 · 192 citations
    10. Preparation of scaffolds from human hair proteins for tissue-engineering applications Biomedical Materials · 2008 · 177 citations
    11. Light scattering from human hair fibers ACM Transactions on Graphics · 2003 · 161 citations
    12. Human hair melanins: what we have learned and have not learned from mouse coat color pigmentation Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research · 2010 · 140 citations
    13. Human hair growth in vitro: a model for the study of hair follicle biology Journal of Dermatological Science · 1994 · 133 citations
    14. Human hair follicle organ culture: theory, application and perspectives Experimental Dermatology · 2015 · 130 citations
    15. Proteome Analysis of Human Hair Shaft Molecular & Cellular Proteomics · 2006 · 122 citations
    16. Human hair follicle pluripotent stem (hfPS) cells promote regeneration of peripheral‐nerve injury: An advantageous alternative to ES and iPS cells Journal of Cellular Biochemistry · 2009 · 121 citations
    17. Hemostatic properties and the role of cell receptor recognition in human hair keratin protein hydrogels Biomaterials · 2013 · 118 citations
    18. Nanomechanical characterization of human hair using nanoindentation and SEM Ultramicroscopy · 2005 · 117 citations
    19. Human hair keratin and its-based biomaterials for biomedical applications 2014 · 115 citations
    20. Effect of caffeine and testosterone on the proliferation of human hair follicles <i>in vitro</i> International Journal of Dermatology · 2007 · 114 citations
    21. A chemist's view of the analysis of human hair for trace elements Science of the total environment · 1980 · 109 citations
    22. Human hair growth enhancement in vitro by green tea epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) Phytomedicine · 2006 · 108 citations
    23. The effect of human hair keratin hydrogel on early cellular response to sciatic nerve injury in a rat model Biomaterials · 2013 · 105 citations
    24. Human hair follicles contain two forms of ATP‐ sensitive potassium channels, only one of which is sensitive to minoxidil The FASEB Journal · 2008 · 102 citations
    25. Nanotribological characterization of human hair and skin using atomic force microscopy Ultramicroscopy · 2005 · 99 citations
    26. Dissecting the Impact of Chemotherapy on the Human Hair Follicle ˜The œAmerican journal of pathology · 2007 · 99 citations
    27. Friction and wear studies of human hair and skin Wear · 2005 · 97 citations
    28. Human hair follicle: reservoir function and selective targeting British Journal of Dermatology · 2011 · 97 citations
    29. Shape Variability and Classification of Human Hair: A Worldwide Approach Human biology · 2007 · 95 citations
    30. Ozone interactions with human hair: Ozone uptake rates and product formation Atmospheric environment · 2008 · 93 citations