research The Sheep KAP8-2 Gene, A New KAP8 Family Member That Is Absent In Humans
Sheep have a unique gene, KAP8-2, that humans don't have, which may affect wool properties.
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180-210 / 244 resultsresearch Hair as an Index of Protein Malnutrition
Hair cystine levels may indicate protein malnutrition, but more research is needed.
research Mineral Deficiencies: A Root Cause for Reduced Longevity in Mammals
Not getting enough minerals can lead to health problems and shorter lifespans.
research Ultrasound-Assisted Facile Synthesis and Anticancer Evaluation of Novel N-(2-Substituted Phenyl-4-Oxathiazolidine-3-Carbonothioyl) Benzamide
Researchers made new compounds that could potentially be developed into anticancer drugs.
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 Hair Structure Anatomy And Comparative Anatomy Dedicated To The Memory Of The Late Dr. R. E. Rivett Whose Untimely Death Prevented His Role In Co-Authorship
Human hair is complex and grows in cycles starting from embryonic life.
research Known and Unknown Features of Hair Cuticle Structure: A Brief Review
The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
research A Conditional Multi-Trait Sequence GWAS Discovers Pleiotropic Candidate Genes and Variants for Sheep Wool, Skin Wrinkle, and Breech Cover Traits
Researchers found genes and genetic variants linked to sheep wool and skin wrinkles.
research Introduction: Human Hair, Skin, And Hair Care Products
The book was the first to focus on the biophysical properties of hair.
research Comparative Genomics of the Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Clusters in Human, Chimpanzee, and Baboon
KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-1 Gene and Its Association with Variation in Wool Traits
The KRTAP21-1 gene affects wool yield and can help improve wool production.
research Expression of Novel Keratin-Associated Protein 5 Genes in the Cuticle Layer of Human Hair Follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research No Difference in the Proteome of Racially and Geometrically Classified Scalp Hair Samples from a South African Cohort: Preliminary Findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research The Mean Staple Length of Wool Fiber Is Associated with Variation in the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 21-2 Gene
The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
research Incidental Syringomas of the Scalp in a Patient with Scarring Alopecia
A woman with unexplained hair loss was found to have harmless skin tumors and a scarring hair loss condition, but the tumors didn't cause the hair loss.
research Elemental Content of Anagen Hairs in a Normal Caucasian Population Studied with Proton Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE)
PIXE is an effective method to analyze hair's elemental composition.
research Effects of KRTAP20-1 Gene Variation on Wool Traits in Chinese Tan Sheep
Variant G of the KRTAP20-1 gene improves wool curliness in Chinese Tan sheep.
research Ovine KRTAP36-2: A New Keratin-Associated Protein Gene Related to Variation in Wool Yield
The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.
research Responses to Dietary Supplementation With Field Bean in Production Indices, Mohair Growth and Hormonal Parameters in Transition Angora Goats
Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
research Human Hair Keratin and Its-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
research An Overview of Chemical Straightening of Human Hair: Technical Aspects, Potential Risks to Hair Fiber and Health, and Legal Issues
Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
research Structure and Expression of Genes for a Class of Cysteine-Rich Proteins of the Cuticle Layers of Differentiating Wool and Hair Follicles
Researchers found genes for cysteine-rich proteins that form the protective layer of hair in humans and sheep.
research Mammalian Keratin-Associated Proteins (KRTAPs) Subgenomes: Disentangling Hair Diversity and Adaptation to Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research A Compositionally Synergistic Approach for the Development of a Multifunctional Bilayer Scaffold with Antibacterial Property for Infected and Chronic Wounds
The developed scaffold effectively treats chronic wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
research Sex Differences in Arterial Hypertension
Women may need different blood pressure guidelines than men for heart disease prevention.
research The cDNA-Deduced Amino Acid Sequence for Trichohyalin, a Differentiation Marker in the Hair Follicle, Contains a 23 Amino Acid Repeat
Trichohyalin, a hair follicle protein, has a part with repeating patterns of 23 amino acids.
research Bioactive-Based Cosmeceuticals: An Update on Emerging Trends
Natural ingredients in cosmeceuticals are beneficial for skin and hair health with few side effects.
research Remodeling of Root Growth Under Combined Arsenic and Hypoxia Stress Is Linked to Nutrient Deprivation
Combined arsenic and low oxygen stress alters root growth to help plants absorb nutrients.
research A Marine Protein-Based Dietary Supplement for Subclinical Hair Thinning/Loss: Results of a Multisite, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
The supplement helps improve hair growth and reduce hair shedding.
research Wanted, Dead and Alive: Why a Multidisciplinary Approach Is Needed to Unlock Hair Treatment Potential
Different fields of expertise must work together to better understand hair growth and create effective hair loss treatments.