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    Glossary Keratin Fibers

    tiny keratin particles that thicken and conceal thinning hair

    Keratin fibers, also known as hair building fibers or hair thickening fibers, are tiny, hair-like particles made from the protein keratin, which is the same protein that human hair is composed of. These fibers are used to conceal thinning areas on the scalp by clinging to existing hair through static electricity, creating the appearance of fuller, thicker hair. They are a popular cosmetic solution for individuals experiencing hair loss or thinning.

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    1. Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology · 1998 · 63 citations
    2. Analysis of structural change in keratin fibers resulting from chemical treatments using Raman spectroscopy Biopolymers · 2005 · 52 citations
    3. Chronological ageing of human hair keratin fibres International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2010 · 49 citations
    4. Reduction mechanism of L‐cysteine on keratin fibers using microspectrophotometry and Raman spectroscopy Biopolymers · 2005 · 29 citations
    5. The presence of glycoproteins in the cell membrane complex of a variety of keratin fibres Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects · 1991 · 29 citations
    6. Analysis of heterogeneous reaction between reducing agents and keratin fibers using Raman spectroscopy and microspectrophotometry Journal of molecular structure · 2012 · 20 citations
    7. Chemical modification of keratin fibers using 2‐iminothiorane hydrochloride Journal of applied polymer science · 2003 · 16 citations
    8. Raman spectroscopic analysis of L‐phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein penetration into keratin fibers Journal of applied polymer science · 2011 · 12 citations
    9. The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress Biophysical Journal · 2022 · 11 citations
    10. Location of keratin-associated proteins in developing fiber cuticle cells using immunoelectron microscopy International journal of trichology · 2010 · 10 citations
    11. Helical twist direction in the macrofibrils of keratin fibres is left handed Journal of Structural Biology · 2019 · 9 citations
    12. The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers Springer eBooks · 1981 · 7 citations
    13. New method of dyeing keratin fibers using poly(ethylene imine) and its coloring mechanism Journal of applied polymer science · 2003 · 6 citations
    14. Dyeing behaviours of amino heterocyclic compounds as blue oxidative hair dye precursors applied to keratin fibres International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2011 · 5 citations
    15. Diffusion behavior of poly(ethylene imine) into keratin fibers using microspectrophotometry Journal of applied polymer science · 2005 · 5 citations
    16. Influence of urea on the coloring ability of a low‐temperature coloring method of keratin fibers using polyethyleneimine Journal of applied polymer science · 2004 · 5 citations
    17. Mechanically Robust MXene‐Metal Polyphenol Network Hybrid Interfaces for Multifunctional Protection of Keratin Fibers Advanced Materials Interfaces · 2026
    18. Exploring the effects of wetting and free fatty acid deposition on an atomistic hair fiber surface model incorporating Keratin Associated Protein 5-1 2022
    19. Localization of Zinc in a Dense Fiber-Connecting Piece Fraction of Rat Sperm Tails Analogous Chemically to Hair Keratin Biology of Reproduction · 1975 · 72 citations
    20. A Keratin Fiber Sheath Textile research journal · 1968 · 4 citations
    21. Wool fiber curvature is correlated with abundance of K38 and specific keratin‐associated proteins Proteins · 2021 · 3 citations
    22. Exploring the Effects of Wetting and Free Fatty Acid Deposition on an Atomistic Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin-Associated Protein 5-1 Langmuir · 2023 · 1 citations
    23. The keratin fibres Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry · 1937 · 6 citations
    24. Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2 PloS one · 2015 · 22 citations
    25. Repair of damaged hair protein fiber by jointly using transglutaminase and keratin ScienceAsia · 2021 · 3 citations
    26. Anti-keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers Textile Research Journal · 2004 · 8 citations
    27. The Histology of Keratin Fibers 1977 · 56 citations
    28. Keratin network modifications lead to the mechanical stiffening of the hair follicle fiber Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America · 2016 · 40 citations
    29. Anomalous Fluorescence of White Hair Compared to Other Unpigmented Keratin Fibres International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2019 · 6 citations
    30. Penetration of different molecular weight hydrolysed keratins into hair fibres and their effects on the physical properties of textured hair International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2020 · 7 citations