research Investigation of Some Amino Acid Analogues and Metabolites as Inhibitors of Wool and Hair Growth
Certain amino acid analogues can inhibit wool and hair growth and affect fiber strength.
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30 / 998 results research The Susceptibility of Disulfide Bonds to Modification in Keratin Fibers Undergoing Tensile Stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Influence of Feed Restriction on the Wool Proteome: A Combined iTRAQ and Fiber Structural Study
Feed restriction in sheep leads to finer wool fibers but may reduce wool quality.
research Repair of Damaged Hair Protein Fiber by Jointly Using Transglutaminase and Keratin
Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
research Selection Signatures for Fiber Production in Commercial Species: A Review
Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
research About Photo-Damage of Human Hair
We don't fully understand how sunlight damages different types of hair.
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 Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers
Researchers developed a less damaging way to extract red dyes from wool using EDTA and DMF, preserving the fiber's strength for further analysis.
research Fiber-Safe Extraction of Red Mordant Dyes from Hair Fibers
A new method extracts red dyes from wool without damaging it, although it slightly weakens the wool.
research Oxidative Modification in Human Hair: The Effect of the Levels of Cu (II) Ions, UV Exposure and Hair Pigmentation
Reducing copper (II) ion levels in hair can decrease hair damage.
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 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 A Modular Modeling Approach for Investigating Wool Critical Buckling from Biologically Variable Along-Fiber Microstructure
The model helps understand how wool fiber structure affects its strength and flexibility.
research Spatiotemporal Expression Characterization of KRTAP6 Family Genes and Its Effect on Wool Traits
KRTAP6 genes affect wool quality in sheep.
research Disulfide Cross-Linked Network Structure of Intermediate Filament and Matrix in Hair and Wool Cortices
Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
research Identification of the Ovine Keratin-Associated Protein 22-1 (KAP22-1) Gene and Its Effect on Wool Traits
The gene KAP22-1 affects wool yield and fiber shape in sheep.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Association Analysis of Polymorphisms in Six Keratin Genes with Wool Traits in Sheep
Certain gene mutations are linked to wool quality in sheep and could help in breeding for better wool.
research Changes of Curvature with Regain of Set Wool and Hair Fibers
Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
research Production and Characterization of Wool and Hair Fibers in Highlands of Baluchistan: An Economic and Sustainable Approach for Pakistan
Improving skills and technology in Baluchistan's wool industry could boost quality, jobs, and Pakistan's economy.
research Reimagining Hair Science: A New Approach to Classify Curly Hair Phenotypes via New Quantitative Geometrical and Structural Mechanical Parameters
New methods to classify curly hair types were developed based on shape 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 Genetic Association of Wool Quality Characteristics in United States Rambouillet Sheep
Certain genetic markers linked to wool quality in Rambouillet sheep were identified, which can guide better breeding choices.
research Prenatal Androgenization of Ewes as a Model of Hirsutism in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Prenatally androgenized ewes can model increased hair diameter in women with PCOS.
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 Morphology and Ultrastructure of Antler Velvet Hair and Body Hair from Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)
Antler velvet hair and body hair of red deer have different structures that help with protection and insulation.
research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Degradation and Conservation of Archaeological Hair Fibers
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
research The Cytology and Cytochemistry of the Wool Follicle
Wool follicles are complex, involving interactions between different cell types and structures.
research A Comparison of Transcriptomic Patterns Measured in the Skin of Chinese Fine and Coarse Wool Sheep Breeds
Fine wool sheep have more genes for wool quality, while coarse wool sheep have more for skin and muscle traits.
research Extraction and Formulation of Hydrolyzed Wool Keratin Solution for Hair Growth
Sheep wool keratin solution safely and effectively promotes hair growth.