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The enzyme DHHC13 is essential for healthy hair and skin, and its deficiency leads to hair loss and skin problems.

The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.

Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.

Cornification evolved from keratinization in vertebrates, with differences between mammals and sauropsids.

A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.

The hair's outermost surface has multiple layers of lipids and proteins.

Different sPLA2 enzymes affect immunity, skin and hair health, reproduction, and may be potential targets for therapy.

QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.

Trichilemmal keratinization is a unique process in hair follicles where the outer root sheath turns into keratin without a specific layer.

Near-infrared probes can safely and effectively image cysteine protease activity for disease diagnosis.

Caspase-14 is important for skin and hair development in all mammals.

KRTAP10 proteins help form the hair shaft's tough outer layer by interacting with specific hair keratins.

Targeting Midkine can help reduce pain and itching in keloids.

Two plywood factory workers developed contact dermatitis from phenol-formaldehyde resin, a known allergen.

The ID2 gene can help distinguish between sensitizers and irritants in skin cells.

Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.

Human cathepsin V can replace mouse cathepsin L to maintain normal skin and hair in mice.

Epidermal stem cells on a special membrane helped mice regrow full skin with hair and functions.

Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.

L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.

Metabolite 7 is a strong inhibitor for Alzheimer's disease management.

Enzymes play crucial roles in metabolism, health, and disease management.

Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.

Mutant keratins cause inflammation in Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex, suggesting targeting them could help treat the disorder.

RNase L suppresses regeneration in mammals.

The study concluded that three enzymes are important for plant development by affecting sugar composition and calcium binding in plants.

Heparanase is essential for hair follicle health and inner root sheath differentiation.