research Genetics of Structural Hair Disorders
The document concludes that over 500 genes are linked to hair disorders and this knowledge is important for creating new treatments.
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research Straight to the Point: What Do We Know So Far on Hair Straightening?
Hair straightening can damage hair and pose health risks, including exposure to carcinogens and hair loss.
research Expression Analysis of the Type I Keratin Protein Keratin 33A in Goat Coat Hair
Keratin 33A is a key protein in goat winter coats, especially in high-producing breeds.
research Mutations in the Helix Termination Motif of Mouse Type I IRS Keratin Genes Impair the Assembly of Keratin Intermediate Filament
Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
research The Impact of AP Collagen Peptides on Hair Shaft Elasticity and Gloss: A Comprehensive Analysis
AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
research Keratin Is Not Only a Structural Protein in Hair: Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth
Keratin injections in mice can stimulate hair growth and might help treat hair loss.
research PH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
research Electrophoretic Variability in Human Hair: Comparative Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis of Body and Head Hair Proteins
Keratin proteins are consistent across different hair types from the same person.
research Characterization of Human KAP24.1, A Cuticular Hair Keratin-Associated Protein with Unusual Amino Acid Composition and Repeat Structure
Scientists discovered a unique hair protein, KAP24.1, with a special structure, found only in the upper part of hair cuticles.
research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review
Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.
research Desmoglein 4 Is Regulated by Transcription Factors Implicated in Hair Shaft Differentiation
Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
research Fabrication and Biological Evaluation In Vivo of an Injectable Keratin Hydrogel as Filler Materials
Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
research Strengthening Hair Growth
Electrical and chemical skin stimulation can improve hair growth.
research Bioinformatics Analysis of Genes Associated with Patchy-Type Alopecia Areata: CD2 May Be a New Therapeutic Target
CD2 might be a new treatment target for patchy alopecia areata.
research Hemostatic Properties and the Role of Cell Receptor Recognition in Human Hair Keratin Protein Hydrogels
Keratin from human hair shows promise for medical uses like wound healing and tissue engineering.
research Alopecia Areata Profiling Shows lncRNAs Regulate the Suppressed Expression of Keratin
Certain RNAs may help diagnose alopecia areata by affecting keratin genes.
research Vibrational Raman and IR Data on Brown Hair Subjected to Bleaching
Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
research Why Pashmina Goat Produces Long Hair-Fiber and Barbari Doesn’t: A Differential Gene Expression Study
Pashmina goats produce long hair-fiber due to specific gene expressions related to hair growth.
research The Expanding Significance of Keratin Intermediate Filaments in Normal and Diseased Epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Immunohistochemical Expression of Keratins in Normal Ovine Skin and in Chronic Dermatitis Due to Sarcoptes Scabiei
Sheep with chronic Sarcoptes scabiei dermatitis have altered keratin expression in their skin.
research The Human Type I Keratin Gene Family: Characterization of New Hair Follicle Specific Members and Evaluation of the Chromosome 17q21.2 Gene Domain
The study identified and characterized new keratin genes linked to hair follicles and epithelial tissues.
research George Ernest Rogers 1927–2021
George Ernest Rogers was a notable scientist who made important discoveries about hair and wool proteins.
research Proteins as Hair Styling Agents
Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
research Fine Structure and Immunocytochemistry of Monotreme Hairs, with Emphasis on the Inner Root Sheath and Trichohyalin-Based Cornification During Hair Evolution
Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
research N1-Methylspermidine, A Stable Spermidine Analog, Prolongs Anagen And Regulates Epithelial Stem Cell Functions In Human Hair Follicles
N1-methylspermidine helps hair growth and reduces inflammation in hair follicles.
research Solubility of Structurally Complicated Materials: Hair
Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
research Accumulations of Calcium and Phosphorus in the Core of Hairs from Taklamakan Desert Mummies
Mummy hair from the Taklamakan desert has calcium and phosphorus inside.
research Early Dengue Virus Infection in Human Skin: A Cycle of Inflammation and Infectivity
Chicken feather gene mutation helps understand human hair disorders.
research Simultaneous RP-HPLC-DAD Determination of Dansyl Amino Acids in Chemically Treated Human Hair
A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
research Effects of Boswellia on Hair Cycle-Related Genes in Mice with DNCB-Induced Dermatitis
Boswellia may improve skin inflammation symptoms and positively influence hair growth in mice.