research Pan-tissue scaling of stiffness versus fibrillar collagen reflects contractility-driven strain that inhibits fibril degradation
Tissue stiffness is influenced by contractility, which suppresses collagen breakdown.
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research THE BIOLOGY OF HAIR CARE
Better hair care products are needed to protect against grooming and chemical damage.
research Cutaneous transcriptome analysis in NIH hairless mice
Key genes linked to hair growth and cancer were identified in hairless mice.
research Guía de Procedimientos en Cirugía Plástica Reconstructiva Vol. 4
Advanced reconstructive plastic surgery techniques improve outcomes with personalized care and innovative treatments.
research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot
Tying a knot can measure hair friction, useful for medical applications.
research Hair-on-hair static friction coefficient can be determined by tying a knot B Biointerfaces
Treating hair with 1M sodium hydroxide increases its friction, making it better for small medical knots.
research Chapter 4 Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
research Label-Free Automated Cell Tracking: Analysis of the Role of E-cadherin Expression in Collective Electrotaxis
E-cadherin is important for cell movement in electric fields, and the new tracking method works well.
research Pulling force deforms hair follicle root sheath nuclei and surrounding dermal collagen matrix differently at infundibulum, isthmus and suprabulbar regions
Hair follicles respond differently to pulling forces in various regions.
research The stiffness of the extracellular matrix is a key factor in tumor progression
Extracellular matrix stiffness affects how aggressively cancer cells invade.
research Bidirectional binding property of high glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated protein contributes to the mechanical strength and shape of hair
High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
research A Novel Marker of Tissue Junctions, Collagen XXII
Collagen XXII is a marker for tissue junctions, aiding in structural integrity and found in muscles, heart, skin, and arthritic joints.
research The frictional properties of wool and related hair fibers.
research A Study of Aggregation Structures and Tensile Properties of Hair Fibers
research Leveraging Crosslinker Diffusion to Template Stiffness Gradients in Alginate Hydrogels
Stiffness gradients in alginate gels can guide cancer cell invasion and study cellular behaviors.
research Effect of a keratin coupling agent on the mechanical properties of a bovine hair-thermoplastic starch composite
Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
research Intercellular junctions in normal epidermis
Desmosomal adhesion is essential for healthy skin structure and function.
research OPTIMIZATION OF COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF CONCRETE WITH PIG-HAIR FIBERS AS FIBER REINFORCEMENT AND GREEN MUSSEL SHELLS AS PARTIAL CEMENT SUBSTITUTE
Adding pig-hair fibers and green mussel shells to concrete can make it stronger.
research Tactile and hair-hair friction behavior of hair fibers
Hair feels different when touched and rubs together in various ways.
research Mechanical force drives the initial mesenchymal-epithelial interaction during skin organoid development
Mechanical force is important for the first contact between skin cells and hair growth in mini-organs.
research Three-dimensional modelling of interchain sequence similarities and differences in the coiled-coil segments of keratin intermediate filament heterodimers highlight features important in assembly
Keratin heterodimers are preferred for their specific and structural advantages.
research The enhancement of dermal papilla cell aggregation by extracellular matrix proteins through effects on cell–substratum adhesivity and cell motility
Skin cell clumping for hair growth is improved by a protein called fibronectin, which helps cells stick and move better.
research Understanding Curly Hair Mechanics: Fiber Strength
Curly hair is mechanically different from straight hair and may need new testing methods.
research Coordination of force-generating actin-based modules stabilizes and remodels membranes in vivo
Actin filaments help stabilize and reshape cell membranes.
research Three-dimensional reconstructions of mechanosensory end organs suggest a unifying mechanism underlying dynamic, light touch
Dynamic, light touch is sensed through a common mechanism involving Piezo2 channels in sensory axons.
research Mechanical Instability of Adherens Junctions Overrides Intrinsic Quiescence of Hair Follicle Stem Cells
Weak cell junctions disrupt hair follicle stem cell rest.
research Collective heterogeneity of mitochondrial potential in contact inhibition of proliferation
Mitochondrial activity varies in cells before they stop growing, affecting their growth potential.
research Orchestration of tissue‐scale mechanics and fate decisions by polarity signalling
Cell polarity signaling controls tissue mechanics and cell fate, with complex interactions and varying pathways across species.
research Robust coupling between the C‐tactile afferent and the hair follicle in humans
C-tactile nerves are sensitive to hair movement.
research A Highly Sensitive MEMS Silicon-Hair Device Reproducing the Function of Hair Follicle
A new device mimics hair follicle functions and detects tiny forces with high sensitivity.