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July 1997 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study successfully developed and characterized a monospecific monoclonal antibody, LHTric-1, that specifically localizes to the pre-cortical region of the hair follicle and can aid research on hair and nail formation.
January 1993 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” This research found that a monoclonal antibody (MAb 17) specifically reacts with certain subunits of trichocyte keratin in rats, and discovered that trichocyte keratin expression in hair and whiskers begins at different embryonic stages.
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” This study presents recombinant human hair keratins K31 and K81, observing novel nanostructures from their self-assembly and emphasizing disulfide crosslinking's role in this process.
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” This study demonstrates a sample preparation method for wool follicles that allows for clear keratin labeling and ultrastructural preservation in microscopy, reducing common artefacts from conventional fixation techniques.
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March 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that the hHa7 gene in hair follicle trichocytes is the first identified to have its expression directly regulated by androgens, suggesting it as a marker for androgen action on hair follicles.