research Raman Spectroscopy and Electronic Microscopy Structural Studies of Caucasian and Afro Human Hair
Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.
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Hydrogen sulfide disrupts protein function and root hair growth in plants by modifying proteins.
research Reduction Mechanism of L-Cysteine on Keratin Fibers Using Microspectrophotometry and Raman Spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
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 Analysis of Structural Changes in Permanent Waved Human Hair Using Raman Spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Characterization of CD4+ Stem Cells of the Skin and Their Role in Skin Homeostasis and Tumorigenesis
CD4+ skin cells may be precursors to basal cell carcinoma.
research Characterization of a First Domain of Human High Glycine-Tyrosine and High Sulfur Keratin-Associated Protein Genes on Chromosome 21q22.1
Researchers mapped and categorized specific keratin-associated protein genes on human chromosome 21q22.1.
research Application of an Enzymatic Method for Identifying Hair Treatments
The enzymatic method can effectively identify chemical treatments on hair.
research Action of Thioglycolic Acid and L-Cysteine on Disulfide Cross-Links in Hair Fibers During Permanent Waving Treatment
Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
research A Practitioner's Guide to Hair Loss: Part 2—Diet, Supplements, Vitamins, Minerals, Aromatherapy, and Psychosocial Aspects
Non-drug methods like diet, supplements, and aromatherapy can help manage hair loss and its emotional impact.
research Skin Disorders in Parkinson’s Disease: Potential Biomarkers and Risk Factors
Certain skin conditions may indicate or increase the risk of Parkinson's disease.
research Characterization of Transport Systems for Cysteine, Lysine, Alanine, and Leucine in Wool Follicles of Sheep
Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
research Effects of the Usage of L-Cysteine on Human Health
L-Cysteine may have health benefits, but its effectiveness is still debated due to limited clinical trial data.
research Maternal Nutrition at Conception Modulates DNA Methylation of Human Metastable Epialleles
A mother's diet at conception can cause lasting genetic changes in her child.
research Influence of NUDT15 Genotyping on Dose Intensity of Thiopurine Administration and Long-Term Clinical Outcomes
Personalized thiopurine dosing based on NUDT15 genotyping can improve long-term outcomes for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease patients.
research Virilization Secondary to Androgen Producing Ovarian Serous Cystadenoma
A woman's masculine features were caused by a rare ovarian tumor that produced male hormones.
research Hairless and Wnt Signaling: Allies in Epithelial Stem Cell Differentiation
The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
research Spontaneous Hair Hyperpigmentation in Response to Vitamin Intake in Pregnancy: A Clue for Homocystinuria
Taking vitamin B6 corrected a pregnant woman's metabolic disorder, which changed her hair color.
research Keratin Network Modifications Lead to the Mechanical Stiffening of the Hair Follicle Fiber
Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
research The Possible Implication of the S250C Variant of the Autoimmune Regulator Protein in a Patient with Autoimmunity and Immunodeficiency: In Silico Analysis Suggests a Molecular Pathogenic Mechanism for the Variant
The S250C variant in a gene may cause autoimmunity and immunodeficiency by impairing protein function.
research Proteomic Characterization of Damaged Single Hairs Recovered After an Explosion for Protein-Based Human Identification
Explosions don't stop hair proteins from being used to identify people.
research Comparison of 15% Topical Minoxidil and Low-Level Laser Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week Clinical Trial
Minoxidil was more effective than laser therapy for hair loss, and the report also highlighted the need for more research on PRP for a different hair loss condition, the impact of social media on alopecia views, and a warning on turmeric causing nail discoloration.
research Does Inhibition of Aldose Reductase Contribute to the Anti-Inflammatory Action of Setipiprant?
Setipiprant may reduce inflammation by blocking an enzyme called aldose reductase.
research Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass in the Treatment of Non-Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Due to 11-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Gastric bypass surgery improved a woman's hormonal disorder without the need for medication.
research Foxp3 Post-Translational Modifications and Treg Suppressive Activity
Changes to the Foxp3 protein affect how well regulatory T cells can control the immune system, which could help treat immune diseases and cancer.
research Yale–New Haven Hospital Top Contender in Abbott Quality Awards
Yale-New Haven Hospital won a top award for greatly improving asthma care and reducing related hospital visits and costs.
research The Nuclear Vitamin D Receptor: Biological and Molecular Regulatory Properties Revealed
The vitamin D receptor is crucial for bone health and affects various body systems, with mutations potentially leading to disease.
research Alopecia Areata: A Comprehensive Review of Pathogenesis and Management
New treatments for Alopecia Areata show promise but need to be more effective and affordable.
research Perspectives on Hair Evolution Based on Comparative Studies on Vertebrate Cornification
Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
research The Clinical Spectrum of Parathyroid Disease
The document concludes that parathyroid diseases have a range of clinical features and outcomes, with some conditions being treatable and others having a high risk of mortality.