research The Structure of the Amorphous Matrix of Keratins
Human hair keratin fibers have a detailed nano-scale structure that changes with different conditions.
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270-300 / 1000+ results research Keratin Expression by Corneal and Limbal Stem Cells During Development
Different types of cells in the eye express specific keratins at various stages of development.
research Immunolocalization of a Histidine-Rich Epidermal Differentiation Protein in the Chicken Supports the Hypothesis of an Evolutionary Developmental Link Between the Embryonic Subperiderm and Feather Barbs and Barbules
A specific protein in chicken embryos links early skin layers to feather development.
research Influence of Oxidative and Reductive Treatment on Human Hair: Analysis of Hair Damage
Chemical treatments and daily stresses damage hair, especially the cuticle layer.
research p53 Is a Direct Transcriptional Repressor of Keratin 17: Lessons from a Rat Model of Radiation Dermatitis
The protein p53 directly reduces the production of Keratin 17, a skin and hair protein, in rats with radiation dermatitis.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin-Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
research The Study on Biological Function of Keratin 26, a Novel Member of Liaoning Cashmere Goat Keratin Gene Family
Keratin 26 affects cashmere goat hair growth and is influenced by various treatments.
research Characterization of the Promoter Regions of Two Sheep Keratin-Associated Protein Genes for Hair Cortex-Specific Expression
The KRTAP11-1 gene promoter is crucial for specific expression in sheep wool cortex.
research The Complexity of the Ovine and Caprine Keratin-Associated Protein Genes
Sheep and goat hair fibers are complex due to keratin-associated proteins, which are important for fiber properties and growth.
research Noyes-Whitney Dissolution Model-Based pH-Sensitive Slow Release of Paclitaxel from Human Hair-Derived Keratin Microparticle Carriers
Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
research Strategies for Improved Hair Binding: Keratin Fractions and the Impact of Cationic Substructures
Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
research Mechanism of Cuticle Hole Development in Human Hair Due to UV Radiation Exposure
UV radiation damages hair by creating holes and peeling cuticle layers.
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 Hair Follicle Morphogenesis and Epidermal Homeostasis in We/We Wal/Wal Mice with Postnatal Alopecia
The we/we wal/wal mice have defects in hair growth and skin layer formation, causing hair loss, useful for understanding alopecia.
research Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Expression Analysis of Keratin Genes (KRTs) Family in Yak (Bos Grunniens)
Scientists found 53 keratin genes in yaks that are important for hair growth and share similarities with those in other animals.
research Structure and Function of the Skin
The skin has multiple layers and cells, serves as a protective barrier, helps regulate temperature, enables sensation, affects appearance, and is involved in vitamin D synthesis.
research Ancient Lineages of the Keratin-Associated Protein (KRTAP) Genes and Their Co-Option in the Evolution of the Hair Follicle
Some hair protein genes evolved early and were adapted for use in hair follicles.
research Production and Characterization of Human Hair Keratin Bioplastic Films With Novel Plasticizers
Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
research Interactions Between Damaged Hair Keratin and Juglone as a Possible Restoring Agent: A Vibrational and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study
Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Coils & Curls: A Mathematical Tapestry of Black Hair
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
research Ectopic Expression of a Truncated Isoform of Hair Keratin 81 in Breast Cancer Alters Biophysical Characteristics to Promote Metastatic Propensity
A specific hair protein variant increases the spread of breast cancer and is linked to worse survival rates.
research Discussion: Themes in the Molecular Structure of Hair
Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.
research Wool Keratin-Associated Protein Genes in Sheep: A Review
Understanding wool keratin-associated proteins in sheep can help improve wool quality through selective breeding.
research Bidirectional Binding Property of High Glycine–Tyrosine Keratin-Associated Protein Contributes to the Mechanical Strength and Shape of Hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research Distribution and Localization of Hydrophobic and Ionic Chemical Groups at the Surface of Bleached Human Hair Fibers
Bleaching hair removes its protective top layer and exposes more hydrophilic groups, changing its chemical surface and affecting how it interacts with products.
research A Comparative Study of Materials Assembled from Recombinant K31 and K81 and Extracted Human Hair Keratins
Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
research Diversity of Adult Stem Cell Niches in the Dermal Compartment of Skin
The skin's dermal layer contains true stem cells with diverse functions and interactions that need more research to fully understand.
research Insights on the Hair Keratin Structure Under Different Drying Conditions
Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.
research Direct Observation of Hair Components Involved in Formation of Permanent Waves
Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.