research Chitin and Chitosans: Characteristics, Eco-Friendly Processes and Applications in Cosmetic Science
Chitin and chitosans from seafood waste are eco-friendly and useful in cosmetics for skin, hair, nail, and oral care.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch Pathogenicity and enzyme screening of some selected non-dermatophytic moulds
Some moulds can cause skin issues and produce enzymes that may increase their harmfulness.
research Colocalization of Cystatin M/E and its Target Proteases Suggests a Role in Terminal Differentiation of Human Hair Follicle and Nail
Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
research Characterization of sciellin, a precursor to the cornified envelope of human keratinocytes
Sciellin is a protein that helps form protective layers in skin, hair, and nails.
research Cosmetics and Cosmeceutical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan and Their Derivatives
Chitin and chitosan are useful in cosmetics for oral care, haircare, and skincare, including UV protection and strength improvement.
research Polymorphic Enzyme Systems in Human Hair Sheath Cells
Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.
research Biochemical Evidence That Small Proline-rich Proteins and Trichohyalin Function in Epithelia by Modulation of the Biomechanical Properties of Their Cornified Cell Envelopes
Small proline-rich proteins and trichohyalin help make epithelial tissues tougher and more flexible.
research Apoptosis and keratin intermediate filaments
research Emulsifying Properties of <i>α</i>-Chitin Nanofibrils Prepared by Aqueous Counter Collision
Chitin nanofibrils are better at stabilizing oil droplets in emulsions than cellulose nanofibrils.
research Hair growth-promoting activities of chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers
Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
research Partial Purification and Characterization of Two Distinct Types of Caspases from Human Epidermis
Two distinct caspases in human skin help with cell death and skin formation.
research Trichohyalin-Like Proteins Have Evolutionarily Conserved Roles in the Morphogenesis of Skin Appendages
Trichohyalin-like proteins are essential for the development of skin structures like hair, nails, and feathers.
research Chitosan from Lucilia cuprina (Diptera: Calliphoridae) enhances sensitization to insulin treatment in a diabetic burn mice of wound healing
Chitosan from Lucilia cuprina improves wound healing in diabetic mice treated with insulin.
research Optimum Preparation Conditions for Highly Individualized Chitin Nanofibers Using Ultrasonic Generator
Using ultrasonication at 45 kHz for 30 minutes is an efficient, low-cost way to produce high-quality chitin nanofibers from crab shells.
research Epidermal differentiation: The role of proteases and their inhibitors
Balanced protease activity is crucial for healthy skin and hair development.
research Effect of the degree of acetylation on the physicochemical properties of α-chitin nanofibers
Lower acetylation makes chitin nanofibers thinner and more suitable for various uses.
research Transglutaminase from Hair Follicle of Guinea Pig
A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
research Pre-keratin isolated from epidermal microsomes
research Hard Keratin IF and Associated Proteins
research The effect of proteolytic enzymes on hair follicles of transgenic mice expressing the lac Z‐protein in cells of the bulge region
Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.
research Differential Expression of Genes Encoding a Cysteine-Rich Keratin Family in the Hair Cuticle
research Vertebral epidermal transamidases
Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
research Identification of a preferred substrate peptide for transglutaminase 3 and detection of in situ activity in skin and hair follicles
The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
research Pharmacological and Biological Efficacy of Chitosan-Based Materials
Chitosan-based materials are promising for treating diseases and healing wounds due to their beneficial properties.
research Fabrication and Characterization of Hair Keratin–Chitosan-Based Porous Scaffolds for Biomedical Application
The document concludes that hair keratin-chitosan scaffolds were successfully made and are suitable for biomedical use.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
research Secreted subtilisin Sub3 from Microsporum canis is required for adherence to but not for invasion of the epidermis
Sub3 is essential for fungus adherence but not for skin invasion.
research Immunolocalization of Scaffoldin, a Trichohyalin‐Like Protein, in the Epidermis of the Chicken Embryo
Scaffoldin helps form hard skin structures in chicken embryos.
research The effect of proteolytic enzymes on hair follicles of transgenic mice expressing the lac Z-protein in cells of the bulge region
Proteolytic enzymes damaged hair follicle stem cells in transgenic mice.
research Cystatin M/E Is a High Affinity Inhibitor of Cathepsin V and Cathepsin L by a Reactive Site That Is Distinct from the Legumain-binding Site
Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.