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Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.

Keratin from hair and wool is used in medical materials for healing and drug delivery.

Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.

A specific mutation in the K25 gene causes a rare genetic disorder with curly hair at birth and later hair loss, along with dental issues.

Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.

Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.

Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.

A cluster of sulfur-rich hair protein genes was found on chromosome 17.

Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.

Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.

Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.

K16 can partially replace K14 but causes hair loss and skin issues.

Mutations in the KRT85 gene cause hair and nail problems.

The study found that mouse sweat glands develop before birth, mature after birth, and have specific keratin patterns.

Using neurohormones to control keratin can lead to new skin disease treatments.

Coating surfaces with human hair keratin improves the growth and consistency of important stem cells for medical use.

Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.

A new mutation in the KRT86 gene was found to cause the hair disorder monilethrix in a Han family.

Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.

Researchers identified genes and proteins that may influence wool thickness in sheep.

The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.

The study concluded that PKP1 is essential for skin integrity and hair growth, and its dysfunction causes the symptoms of ectodermal dysplasia/skin fragility syndrome.

Some hair loss disorders are caused by genetic mutations affecting hair growth.

A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.

Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.

Trichohyalin is also found in the outer layers of normal human skin.

Genetically modified sheep with more β-catenin grew more wool without changing the wool's length or thickness.

Lipids are important for healthy hair, but their exact role is not fully understood and needs more research.

Rare changes in the KRT82 gene are linked to a higher risk of Alopecia Areata.

Skin problems can be caused or worsened by physical forces and pressure on the skin.