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Advancements in hair biology include new treatments and tools for hair growth and alopecia.
research Development of a Mechanically Stable Human Hair Keratin Film for Cell Culture
A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
research Molecular Genetic Characteristics of the Hoxc13 Gene and Association Analysis of Wool Traits
Hoxc13 gene affects wool length in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep.
research The Human Hair: From Anatomy to Physiology
The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
research Identification of Genes Related to Hair Follicle Cycle Development in Inner Mongolia Cashmere Goat by WGCNA
Researchers found genes linked to hair growth cycles in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats, which could help understand and treat hair loss.
research Prolactin: A Novel Neuroendocrine Regulator of Human Keratin Expression In Situ
Prolactin affects the production of different keratins in human hair, which could lead to new treatments for skin and hair disorders.
research Premature Adrenarche: Early Maturation of Adrenal Glands in Children
Early adrenal gland maturation in young children can be normal, but other serious conditions should be ruled out first.
research Mechanisms of Impairment in Hair and Scalp Induced by Hair Dyeing and Perming and Potential Interventions
Hair dyes and perms can damage hair and scalp, but using interventions can reduce harm.
research Whole-Genome Resequencing Reveals Selection Signal Related to Sheep Wool Fineness
Genes linked to wool fineness in sheep have been identified.
research Correlation Analysis of Four KRTAP Gene Polymorphisms and Cashmere Fiber Diameters in Two Cashmere Goat Breeds
Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
research Chemical Bonds and Hair Behavior: A Review
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
research Woolly Antics Between the Sheaths
Lipase H is important for hair follicle function and shaping hair fibers.
research Melatonin's Effect on Hair Follicles in a Goat (Capra Hircus) Animal Model
Melatonin improved secondary hair growth in goats but didn't affect primary hair density or litter size.
research Evolution of Hard Proteins in the Sauropsid Integument in Relation to the Cornification of Skin Derivatives in Amniotes
Hard skin features like scales, feathers, and hair evolved through specific protein changes in different animal groups.
research 47-Year-Old Female with Alopecia on the Frontal and Temporal Scalp
Early treatment of traction alopecia can reverse hair loss; prevention involves avoiding tight hairstyles.
research Molecular Mechanisms Affecting Development of Animal Fibers and Some Studies on Goats
The article concludes that understanding the molecular processes in hair follicle development can improve the quality of fibers like Angora and cashmere.
research Traction Alopecia: Clinical Presentations, Severity Grading, and Treatment
Stopping tight hairstyles can prevent and reduce traction alopecia.
research Scalp Cooling to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research No Difference in the Proteome of Racially and Geometrically Classified Scalp Hair Samples from a South African Cohort: Preliminary Findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research Structure–Property Relationships of Meta-Kerateine Biomaterials Derived from Human Hair
Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
research Bidirectional Binding Property of High Glycine–Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Protein Contributes to the Mechanical Strength and Shape of Hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Human Hair Shaft Proteomic Profiling: Individual Differences, Site Specificity, And Cuticle Analysis
Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
research Profiling of Hair Proteome Revealed Individual Demographics
Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
research Author Response: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color after greying, and this change may be linked to stress levels.
research Decision Letter: Quantitative Mapping of Human Hair Greying and Reversal in Relation to Life Stress
Hair can naturally regain color, and stress might influence greying and its reversal.
research Intermolecular Disulfide Cross-Linked Structural Change Induced by Permanent Wave Treatment of Human Hair with Thioglycolic Acid
Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
research Improved Two-Dimensional Electrophoretic Mapping of Japanese Human Hair Proteins; Application to Curved and Straight Japanese Human Hairs; and Protein Identification by MALDI MS and MS/MS Quadrupole Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry
The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
research New Insights into the Role of Runx1 in Epithelial Stem Cell Biology and Pathology
Runx1 affects hair growth, cancer development, and autoimmune diseases in epithelial tissues.