Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
January 2013 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” CMADK reduces hair damage from bleaching and permanent waving.
April 2024 in “JCT research” February 2024 in “ACS applied bio materials” Keratin microspheres might help hair grow.
January 2024 in “Journal of camel practice and research/Journal of Camel Practice and Research” Certain genetic variations in camels affect hair coarseness.
January 2024 in “Journal of Microorganism Control” The antibacterial toner can effectively kill acne-causing bacteria by penetrating skin plugs.
December 2023 in “ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering” Keratin can be successfully taken from human hair using a mix of choline chloride and ethanolamine.
November 2023 in “Advanced Science” A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
November 2023 in “Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers” Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
October 2023 in “arXiv (Cornell University)” Human hair keratins might be good for filtering out harmful substances like diclofenac and PFBS from water.
August 2023 in “Journal of Health and Beauty” K-30 treatment restores protein and weight in damaged hair, making it similar to healthy hair.
July 2023 in “Drug testing and analysis (Print)” Homemade hair treatments can significantly lower drug levels in hair, possibly causing false-negative drug tests.
March 2023 in “JAAD case reports” A new genetic change in the keratin 10 gene caused a skin condition called ichthyosis hystrix in a father and his daughter.
January 2023 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Proteins influence the quality and traits of cashmere goat fleece, affecting hair strength and diameter.
Hair keratin treatments can be harmful, potentially causing health issues like skin reactions and cancer.
November 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Keratin-associated proteins have ancient origins and were used for different purposes before being adapted for hair in mammals.
December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Taking Kera-Diet® improves hair and nail health without side effects.
July 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Tet1, Tet2, and Tet3 are important for the development of hair follicles and determining hair shape by controlling hair keratin genes.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
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May 2016 in “Genes” Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
85 citations,
October 2007 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Curly hair shape is due to uneven growth patterns in the hair follicle.
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April 2003 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
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July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
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September 2018 in “The Journal of Agricultural Science” Genetic variation in the KRTAP15-1 gene affects wool yield in sheep.
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November 2007 in “Differentiation” The NF-κB effector p65/RelA activates hair keratin genes, aiding hair formation.
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August 1937 in “Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry” January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
October 2023 in “Materials chemistry and physics (Print)” Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
September 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.