12 citations
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June 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Seborrheic keratosis shows varied cell differentiation, and keratin analysis helps diagnose skin tumors.
12 citations
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January 1934 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society of London Series B Containing Papers of a Biological Character” Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.
10 citations
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July 1984 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Epidermal cysts come from the skin, while pilar cysts come from hair follicles.
9 citations
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January 1981 Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” Water-soluble wool keratin can protect human hair from damage during treatments.
8 citations
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March 2004 in “Mammalian genome” KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
8 citations
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August 1987 in “The Journal of Dermatology” BKN-1 antibody targets specific keratin in basal cell epithelioma and normal skin basal cells.
7 citations
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June 2019 in “Coloration Technology” Translucent keratin films are better for testing hair dyes.
7 citations
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January 2011 in “Biochemistry Research International” Hard α-keratin has a universal molecular structure with a specific superlattice arrangement.
7 citations
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November 2007 in “Differentiation” The NF-κB effector p65/RelA activates hair keratin genes, aiding hair formation.
7 citations
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December 1970 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” 6 citations
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April 2012 in “Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine” Rushton's hyaline bodies form from hair keratin and blood substances.
6 citations
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August 1937 in “Journal of the Society of Chemical Industry”
4 citations
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November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
3 citations
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Solute binding to hair keratin is mainly driven by hydrophobic interactions and changes with pH.
3 citations
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May 2012 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin film can effectively mimic human hair for testing hair damage.
2 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Trichology” Brazilian Keratin Treatment can cause skin reactions like redness and scaling, possibly due to formaldehyde.
2 citations
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July 2013 in “Fashion business” Keratin essence protects and improves damaged hair.
2 citations
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April 2008 in “PubMed” A gene mutation causes monilethrix in a Chinese family.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Polymer International” The keratin-graphene oxide composite is stronger, more heat resistant, and better at blocking gases than pure keratin, offering an eco-friendly use for waste hair.
1 citations
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September 2022 in “River Publishers eBooks” The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
1 citations
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January 2015 in “China Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine” Four keratin genes are crucial for hair growth in Xinji fine wool sheep.
1 citations
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October 2009 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new keratin treatment can strengthen and protect aging hair.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.
January 2026 in “MDPI (MDPI AG)” The hairy ear mutation in mice is linked to changes in gene expression affecting hair growth.
November 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Charge-conversion chemistry improves hair-rebonding by enhancing penetration and strength.
January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry” The Shindai method effectively extracts keratin from human hair, with potential uses in bioplastics and biofertilizers.
November 2024 in “Biophysical Chemistry” Hair structure changes immediately during perm treatment, with initial damage partially restored later.
February 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
December 2023 in “Chiwi'saeng'gwa haghoeji” Hair keratin protein might help heal mouth wounds faster.