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.
July 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A mutation in the KRT82 gene is significantly associated with Alopecia Areata.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
January 2015 in “Turkiye Klinikleri Journal of Dermatology” Peripilar keratin casts are a helpful sign for diagnosing traction alopecia.
Anti-keratin antibody from cow milk makes damaged hair stronger and less likely to break.
46 citations,
September 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
1 citations,
September 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Human hair keratin hydrogels show promise for use in regenerative medicine.
August 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Human hair keratin was used to create a scaffold that could help with skin repair.
December 2022 in “Communications biology” December 2022 in “Communications biology” A specific gene mutation causes monilethrix in this family, and minoxidil treatment improves hair condition.
16 citations,
January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
5 citations,
February 2007 in “Cytology and genetics” 1 citations,
January 2021 in “Research journal of pharmacy and technology” 53 citations,
September 2004 in “American journal of medical genetics. Part C, Seminars in medical genetics” Mutations in keratin genes cause cell fragility and various skin disorders.
47 citations,
January 2012 in “Acta biomaterialia” Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
30 citations,
May 2017 in “Journal of structural biology” Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
20 citations,
June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Bleaching hair damages protein structure, especially keratin, leading to weakened hair.
14 citations,
January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” The transition from growth to regression in Cashmere goat hair follicles involves changes in expression of genes related to keratin and cell differentiation.
13 citations,
July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.
9 citations,
January 1989 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
8 citations,
July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.
7 citations,
May 2021 in “Applied sciences” Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
7 citations,
October 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
3 citations,
December 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” Hair is made of strong keratin fibers that protect against the environment.
2 citations,
August 2020 in “Scientific reports” Genes related to keratin, skin cell differentiation, and immune functions are key in hedgehog skin and spine development.
1 citations,
August 2020 in “CRC Press eBooks” Hair growth can be influenced by manipulating keratin and growth factor genes.