research Hair Versus Nails: Is There a Place for Other Keratin Matrices?
Nails are a useful alternative to hair for analyzing long-term substance exposure.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Beyond Expectations: The Role of Keratin Intermediate Filament Proteins in Epidermal Integrity
Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
research Biocompatibility Of Kaps-Depleted Residual Hair
KAP-depleted hair causes less immune response and is more biocompatible for implants.
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research In Vitro and In Vivo Models for the Development of Hair Growth Materials by Regulating the β-Catenin Signaling Pathways
The research found a way to develop hair growth materials by targeting a specific signaling pathway.
research Development of Hair Keratin Protein to Accelerate Oral Mucosal Regeneration
Hair keratin protein might help heal mouth wounds faster.
research The Nutritional Biochemistry of Wool and Hair Follicles
Nutrients like vitamins, copper, zinc, and amino acids are crucial for healthy hair and wool growth.
research Biotechnology of Functional Proteins and Peptides for Hair Cosmetic Formulations
Future hair products will use ecofriendly proteins and peptides to improve hair health and appearance.
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 Tineas: Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
For hair fungal infections, take oral antifungals; for skin and nail infections, use topical antifungals, and keep affected areas cool and dry.
research Bilateral Nevus Comedonicus of the Eyelids: An Unusual Cause of Ptosis and Ectropion
A rare skin condition caused droopy and outward-turning eyelids in a patient.
research Possible Relationships Between the Physical Conditions of Cattle and the Occurrence of Structural Modifications of Their Coat Hair
Vitamin A deficiency changes cattle hair structure, while pregnancy may improve it, suggesting hair can indicate cattle health.
research Multiple Follicular Abnormalities in a 1-Year-Old Cat Consistent with Basaloid Follicular Hamartomas
A one-year-old cat had multiple benign skin tumors similar to those known in humans.
research The Surface and Internal Features of Pubic Hair: A Comparative Study With Those of Scalp Hair
Pubic hair has a thicker, more protective outer layer than scalp hair, possibly due to evolution.
research Reinforcing Chemically Treated Human Hair With Citric Acid
Citric acid strengthens and improves damaged hair.
research Analysis of Heterogeneous Reaction Between Reducing Agents and Keratin Fibers Using Raman Spectroscopy and Microspectrophotometry
The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
research Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a Health Claim Related to KF2BL20 and Maintenance of Normal Hair Pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006
KF2BL20 does not have proven benefits for maintaining normal hair.
research Biocompatibility of Tissue Engineering Scaffolds Made from Keratin Biomaterials
Keratin-based scaffolds are safe and effective for tissue engineering.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research Keratin-Mediated Hair Growth and Its Underlying Biological Mechanism
Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
research A New Tool for Conditional Gene Manipulation in a Subset of Keratin-Expressing Epithelia
The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
research Characteristics of KRT80 and Its Roles in Neoplastic Diseases
KRT80 may worsen cancer by increasing growth and spread, but its full effects on treatment and outcomes need more research.
research Enzymatic Crosslinking of Amino Acids Improves the Repair Effect of Keratin on Hair Fiber
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
research A Correlative Fluorescent and Electron Microscopic Technique for Ultralocalization of Trichocyte Keratins
Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
research Human Basal Cell Carcinoma: The Induction of Anagen Hair Follicle Differentiation
Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
research Types I and II Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
research Human Hair Derived Keratins Mediate Schwann Cell Behavior In Vitro and Facilitate Rapid Peripheral Nerve Regeneration In Vivo
Human hair keratins help nerve regeneration and support Schwann cell activity.
research Self-Consistent Field Theory for the Interactions Between Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratin filaments' elasticity is influenced by their terminal domains and surrounding medium.
research Volume Changes During Water Binding to Hair Fibers
Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
research A Therapeutic Microneedle Patch Made from Hair-Derived Keratin for Promoting Hair Regrowth
A new microneedle patch made from hair proteins helps regrow hair faster and better than current treatments.