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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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January 2012 in “International journal of trichology” The study found that hair fragility in Pili annulati may be caused by cavities and damage within the hair shafts.
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November 2020 in “The FASEB journal” Intermediate filaments are crucial for cell differentiation and stem cell function.
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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
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November 1979 in “PubMed” A hereditary condition causes hair loss and twisted hair in some family members.
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The curly mutation in SELH/Bc mice affects hair and may help study human genetic disorders.
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Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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March 2015 in “Neurological Sciences” A new genetic mutation linked to CARASIL syndrome and small artery disease was found in a Chinese family.
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January 2023 in “Development” Hox genes are crucial for development and tissue maintenance, affecting structures and functions throughout life.
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