46 citations
,
June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Four new genes related to sheep wool were discovered, showing genetic diversity.
March 1994 in “Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production” Angora goats produce more hair faster than Cashmere goats.
12 citations
,
December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
5 citations
,
November 2022 in “Animal Genetics” Genomic research can help improve the quality and production of natural fibers in animals.
August 2022 in “Italian Journal of Animal Science/Italian journal of animal science” Field bean supplementation improved mohair growth and kid growth in Angora goats but didn't prevent weight loss after giving birth.
2 citations
,
May 2023 in “Journal of Advanced Research” Two mutations in KRT74 and EDAR genes cause sheep to have finer wool.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” KeraGLO improves skin and hair health.
18 citations
,
October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
17 citations
,
March 2022 in “BMC Genomics” Cashmere fiber diameter in Tibetan goats is influenced by their stress, oxygen, and metabolic adaptations.
12 citations
,
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.
28 citations
,
July 1993 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”
2 citations
,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” ALDOA levels drop in hair cells during hair loss.
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Genetic differences in sheep affect wool type, with fat and immune genes influencing hair traits.
23 citations
,
May 2020 in “Cell Death and Disease” Blocking the FGF5 gene in sheep leads to more fine wool and active hair follicles due to changes in certain cell signaling pathways.
13 citations
,
February 2007 in “British Journal of Dermatology” EF and PXE not closely related.
October 2023 in “Cell & bioscience” A special gene region controls the re-emergence of a primitive wool type in Merino sheep, improving their wool yield and adaptability.
8 citations
,
January 2020 in “PeerJ” Alopecia Areata causes significant structural and compositional changes in hair.
November 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Hemoglobin α acts as an antioxidant in skin cells, especially protecting hair follicle stem cells from UV damage.
April 2024 in “UNESP Institutional Repository (São Paulo State University)” Alpaca skin has glands, hair follicles, and different collagen types.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Fetuin A may increase collagen production and promote scarring.
4 citations
,
January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
14 citations
,
January 1977 in “PubMed” The hair keratin variant is mostly found in Caucasians.
12 citations
,
August 1984 in “Genetics Research” The N gene affects the protein makeup of mouse hair.
May 2005 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” Truncated LTBP-1 disrupts TGF-beta signaling, affecting hair growth.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Anigozanthos Flavidus flower extract helps regenerate skin and reduce wrinkles.
24 citations
,
June 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Sheet formation is key to macrofibril structure differences in wool.
12 citations
,
September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.