December 2024 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” ZO-1 helps hair follicle stem cells renew better by changing their structure.
November 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Abnormal gene expression related to keratin causes hair loss in certain mice.
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
May 2024 in “Proteome science” Bleaching damages hair by reducing the quality of keratin and keratin-associated proteins.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
December 2023 in “Journal of molecular structure” Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.
November 2023 in “Cosmetics” Rice derivatives in conditioners protect and improve hair health.
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
Researchers made a mouse model with curly hair and hair loss by editing a gene.
Different androgen concentrations affect wool-related gene expression differently in Hetian and Karakul sheep breeds.
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July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
25 citations,
October 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Mouse profilaggrin helps in skin cell differentiation and may be involved in calcium signaling.
23 citations,
January 2018 in “BMC genomics” Vimentin is involved in regulating the hair growth cycle in Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats.
22 citations,
August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
3 citations,
December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
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July 2021 in “Genes” A specific genetic change in the KRT71 gene causes a hair loss condition in Hereford cattle.
2 citations,
December 2020 in “Frontiers in genetics” Researchers found genes linked to feather growth speed in Shouguang chickens, highlighting two genes that might explain differences in feathering.
1 citations,
January 2023 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Keratin 79 is linked to liver damage and may help diagnose liver diseases.
426 citations,
August 2014 in “Nature Medicine” Skin stem cells interacting with their environment is crucial for maintaining and regenerating skin and hair, and understanding this can help develop new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
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May 2003 in “Development” Myc activation reduces skin stem cells by affecting cell adhesion.
124 citations,
November 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” PAD3 plays a key role in hair and skin protein structure and may be linked to skin diseases.
119 citations,
November 2016 in “American journal of human genetics” Mutations in three genes cause Uncombable Hair Syndrome, leading to frizzy hair that can't be combed flat.
73 citations,
October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
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.
53 citations,
July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
52 citations,
February 2012 in “PloS one” Lack of Ctip2 in skin cells delays wound healing and disrupts hair follicle stem cell markers in mice.
45 citations,
December 2007 in “The FASEB journal” There are two types of stem cells in rodent hair follicles, each with different keratin proteins.
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October 2013 in “PloS one” Human sweat glands have a type of stem cell that can grow well and turn into different cell types.
29 citations,
June 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Notch signaling disruptions can cause various skin diseases.