research Isolation of Intermediate Filament Assemblies from Human Hair Follicles
Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
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450-480 / 1000+ resultsresearch Keratin-Associated Protein Nanoparticles as Hemostatic Agents
Keratin-associated protein nanoparticles from human hair may help stop bleeding quickly and safely.
research Alopecia Areata Susceptibility Variant Identified by MHC Risk Haplotype Sequencing Reproduces Symptomatic Patched Hair Loss in Mice
A gene variant causes patched hair loss in mice, similar to alopecia areata in humans.
research System Support in the Formation and Growth of Hair in Alopecias and Hair Shaft Disorders
Natubiotin is effective for treating different hair loss conditions when used with other therapies.
research In Vitro Analysis of Hemostatic Efficacy of Fibrinogen Precipitation With Varied Keratin Fraction Compositions
Human hair proteins can help blood clot when mixed in equal parts.
research Umbilical Keratinous Cyst in a 7-Year-Old Girl: A Case Report
A 7-year-old girl had a non-painful skin growth at her belly button, which was removed and identified as a keratinous cyst.
research Extraction and Formulation of Hydrolyzed Wool Keratin Solution for Hair Growth
Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.
research Nutrition of Women with Hair Loss During Menopause
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
research High-Performance Wigs via the Langmuir–Blodgett Deposition of Keratin/Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite
New wig coating technique makes them more durable, UV resistant, and less static.
research The Overexpression of Tβ4 in the Hair Follicle Tissue of Alpas Cashmere Goats Increases Cashmere Yield and Promotes Hair Follicle Development
Overexpressing Tβ4 in goats' hair follicles increases cashmere production and hair follicle growth.
research Complementary Evolution of Coding and Noncoding Sequence Underlies Mammalian Hairlessness
Both gene and non-gene areas of DNA evolved to make some mammals hairless.
research Hair
Hair analysis can detect drug use but is costly and interpretation is complex.
research Human Hair Keratin Hydrogel: Fabrication, Characterization, and Application
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
research Science and Technology of Hair Fibers
The document concludes that understanding hair's composition and the effects of treatments can lead to better hair care products.
research A General Mathematical Model for the In Vitro Assembly Dynamics of Intermediate Filament Proteins
The model shows that filament flexibility and amino acid differences affect how fast intermediate filament proteins assemble.
research Wool Fiber Curvature Is Correlated With Abundance of K38 and Specific Keratin-Associated Proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
research Chemical Bonds and Hair Behavior: A Review
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
research Current Genetics in Hair Diseases
Genetic mutations cause various hair diseases, and whole genome sequencing may reveal more about these conditions.
research Dermo-Epidermal Interactions in Reptilian Scales: Speculations on the Evolution of Scales, Feathers, and Hairs
Reptilian scales, feathers, and hairs evolved from changes in skin cell interactions.
research Fine Structure of Marsupial Hairs, with Emphasis on Trichohyalin and the Structure of the Inner Root Sheath
Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
research A 43-Year-Old Woman with a Solitary, Asymptomatic Nodule on the Scalp
A woman's scalp nodule was a common, harmless pilar cyst, treated by surgical removal.
research Mechanism of Laccase-Assisted Tyrosine Grafting on Keratin Using BSA as a Model Protein
New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
research Anti-Keratin Monoclonal Antibodies for Identifying Animal Hair Fibers
Scientists made antibodies to tell cashmere and wool apart, which could improve how we identify animal fibers.
research Hair Keratin KRT81 Is Expressed in Normal and Breast Cancer Cells and Contributes to Their Invasiveness
The hair keratin gene KRT81 is found in both normal and breast cancer cells and helps them invade surrounding tissues.
research Epidermoid Cyst Found in the Submandibular Gland
A woman had a cyst in her salivary gland, likely from Botox, which was removed and confirmed as an epidermoid cyst.
research Endocrine Controls of Keratin Expression
Hormones control keratin production in skin and hair.
research Cysteine Prevents the Reduction in Keratin Synthesis Induced by Iron Deficiency in Human Keratinocytes
Cysteine helps maintain keratin production in skin cells even when iron is low.
research Internal Structure Changes in Bleached Black Human Hair Resulting from Chemical Treatments: A Raman Spectroscopic Investigation
Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
research Traumatic Alopecia Without Traction Alopecia
Traumatic alopecia causes hair loss from pulling or rubbing, leading to broken hairs and changes in the scalp.
research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla
Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.