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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
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A genetic variant in the KRT71 gene may cause loose anagen hair and wooly hair, and symptoms might improve with age.
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Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
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The inner root sheath in hair follicles plays a key role in hair growth and health.