research Cutaneous absorption of nanostructured chitin associated with natural synergistic molecules (Lutein)
Chitin nanofibrils can improve skin health and help deliver active ingredients into the skin.
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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch 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 Pre-keratin isolated from epidermal microsomes
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 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 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 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 Epidermal differentiation: The role of proteases and their inhibitors
Balanced protease activity is crucial for healthy skin and hair development.
research Hair growth-promoting activities of chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers
Chitosan and surface-deacetylated chitin nanofibers may help treat hair loss.
research The structure of human trichohyalin. Potential multiple roles as a functional EF-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
research Vertebral epidermal transamidases
Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
research Apoptosis and keratin intermediate filaments
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 Emulsifying Properties of α-Chitin Nanofibrils Prepared by Aqueous Counter Collision
Chitin nanofibrils are better at stabilizing oil droplets in emulsions than cellulose nanofibrils.
research Ultrastructural visualization of cross-linked protein features in epidermal appendages
Cross-linked proteins help maintain the structure of hair, feathers, and hagfish teeth.
research Polymorphic Enzyme Systems in Human Hair Sheath Cells
Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.
research Transglutaminase from Hair Follicle of Guinea Pig
A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
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 Transglutaminase Activity Is Conserved in Stratified Epithelia and Skin Appendages of Mammals and Birds
Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
research Influence of Surface Functional Groups on the Hair Growth-Promoting Activities of Nanochitins: An In Vitro Analysis
Nanochitins, especially DNCh and PNCh, effectively promote hair growth.
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.
research Trichohyalin: A structural protein of hair, tongue, nail, and epidermis
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 The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
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 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 Antizyme Release Is an Early Event in Ornithine Decarboxylase Induction by Hair Plucking
Hair plucking quickly increases antizyme, reducing a specific enzyme activity in rats.
research The structure of human trichohyalin : potential multiple roles as a functional ef-hand-like calcium-binding protein, a cornified cell envelope precursor, and an intermediate filament-associated (cross-linking) protein
Trichohyalin is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.