research Insights on the Mechanical Behavior of Keratin Fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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research Keratin Formation in the Hair Follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Structure and Mechanical Properties of Human Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filament Protein
Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
research Possible Relationships Between the Physical Conditions of Cattle and the Occurrence of Structural Modifications of Their Coat Hair
Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
research Amino Acids, Peptides, And Proteins In Cosmetic Science
The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.
research Immunocosmeceuticals: An Emerging Trend in Repairing Human Hair Damage
Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
research Biotechnology of Functional Proteins and Peptides for Hair Cosmetic Formulations
Future hair products will use ecofriendly proteins and peptides to improve hair health and appearance.
research Improving The Mechanical Properties Of Damaged Hair Using Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronate
Low-molecular weight hyaluronate can make damaged hair stronger.
research Laboratory and Experimental Trichology
The document concludes that the trichogram is a useful tool for diagnosing hair loss and suggests semi-organ cultures for practical trichological research.
research Porosity at Different Structural Levels in Human and Yak Belly Hair and Its Effect on Hair Dyeing
Yak belly hair has higher porosity and is less stiff than human hair, making it absorb dye better but less suitable as a direct substitute for hair dyeing.
research Hair Resistance to Mechanical Wear
Hair's resistance to wear varies by ethnicity and treatment, with less wear indicating stronger hair.
research Pilosebaceous Physiology in Relation to Hirsutism and Acne
Male hormones are important for hair and oil gland development and can cause conditions like excessive hair growth and acne.
research About Photo-Damage of Human Hair
We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
research An Ultrastructural Study of Hair Fiber Damage and Restoration Following Treatment with Permanent Hair Dye
Permanent hair dye damages hair but it mostly recovers after 8 weeks; using certain hair care products can help repair it.
research Planar Cell Polarity Effector Gene Intu Regulates Cell Fate-Specific Differentiation of Keratinocytes Through the Primary Cilia
Intu gene is crucial for hair follicle formation by helping keratinocytes differentiate through primary cilia.
research The Function and Structure of the Skin
The skin protects the body, regulates temperature, senses touch, and makes vitamin D.
research Discovery of a Sol–Gel Reinforcing the Strength of Hair Structure: Mechanisms of Action and Macroscopic Effects on the Hair
A small molecule can strengthen fine hair, making it more resistant and natural-feeling.
research Investigation of Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Receptor Expression in Cases of Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus
Decreased IGF-1R expression may contribute to sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus development.
research Crystallin Fusion Proteins Improve the Thermal Properties of Hair
Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
research Effect of Scalp Position on Tensile Properties of Single Hair Fibers
Hair strength is similar across different scalp areas, and not affected by age, gender, or hair thickness.
research Nanomaterials in Hair Care and Treatment
Nanomaterials can improve hair care products and treatments, including hair loss and alopecia, by enhancing stability and safety, and allowing controlled release of compounds, but their safety in cosmetics needs more understanding.
research Research on the Balance of Thiol-Disulfide in Blood Serum in Women with Telogen Effluvium
The balance of thiol-disulfide in women with hair loss is affected but not damaged.
research Effect of Varied Hair Protein Fractions on the Gel Properties of Keratin/Chitosan Hydrogels for Use in Tissue Engineering
Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
research Fundamental Studies on the Interaction Between Moisture and Textiles. Part X. Moisture Sorption Properties of Wool and Hair Fibers
Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
research Strategies for Improved Hair Binding: Keratin Fractions and the Impact of Cationic Substructures
Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Binding Interactions of Keratin-Based Hair Fiber Extract to Gold, Keratin, and BMP-2
Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
research The Proteomic Profile of Hair Damage
Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.