research Multiscale modelling of human hair
Human hair becomes weaker and stretches more easily at higher temperatures.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch The susceptibility of disulfide bonds to modification in keratin fibers undergoing tensile stress
Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
research Proteomic Analysis of Crimped and Straight Wool in Chinese Tan Sheep
Crimped wool has proteins linked to crimp formation, while straight wool has proteins linked to fiber fineness, which can improve wool quality and value.
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 Author response: NuMA-microtubule interactions are critical for spindle orientation and the morphogenesis of diverse epidermal structures
NuMA-microtubule interactions are crucial for proper skin structure and hair growth.
research Distinct fibroblast lineages determine dermal architecture in skin development and repair
Two fibroblast types shape skin structure and repair differently.
research EDA Fibronectin Microarchitecture and YAP Translocation During Wound Closure
Correcting EDA fibronectin organization and YAP translocation can improve wound healing in fibrotic conditions.
research Collagen XVIII regulates basement membrane integrity : specific effects of its isoforms on the choroid plexus, kidney and hair follicle
Collagen XVIII is crucial for maintaining tissue structure and function in the brain, kidneys, and hair.
research HAIR KERATINIZATION IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
Understanding intermediate filaments helps explain hair health and related diseases.
research Existence of trichohyalin-keratohyalin hybrid granules: Co-localization of two major intermediate filament-associated proteins in non-follicular epithelia
Trichohyalin is found in non-hair tissues and works with filaggrin in certain skin areas and conditions.
research Supplementary material from "Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair"
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair, making it stiffer and stronger.
research Uncovering the nanoscale structure and biophysics of cutaneous fibrosis-A short review
Understanding the nanoscale structure of skin fibrosis can improve knowledge of wound healing and tissue regeneration.
research Characteristic intraepidermal nerve fibre endings of the intervibrissal fur in the mystacial pad of the rat: morphological details revealed by intravital methylene blue staining and the zinc iodide‐osmium tetroxide technique
Methylene blue staining effectively reveals detailed nerve structures in rat snouts.
research The Histology of Keratin Fibers
research Analysis of slenderizing human hair fibers surface morphology
research The Fraser Complex Proteins (Frem1, Frem2, and Fras1) Can Form Anchoring Cords in the Absence of AMACO at the Dermal–Epidermal Junction of Mouse Skin
Certain skin proteins can form anchoring structures without the protein AMACO.
research Ultrastructural Study on Connective Tissue-Epithelial Junctions in Anagen Hair Follicle of Human Fetus
The hair follicle's connection to connective tissue is weaker than the skin's.
research The in vitro Assembly of Hair Follicle Keratins: Comparison of Cortex and Companion Layer Keratins
Different conditions affect how hair proteins assemble, and certain mutations can change their structure.
research Structure and biochemistry of mammalian hard keratin
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.
research Trichohyalin Mechanically Strengthens the Hair Follicle
Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
research The Localization of Cytokeratin 19 and Vimentin in Sprague Dawley Albino Rat Skin Tissue
CK19 and Vimentin are proteins found in rat skin that help with skin renewal and maintaining cell structure.
research Observation of cultured amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles by atomic force microscopy
Amelanotic melanocytes from hair follicles are immature and likely don't transfer melanosomes to keratinocytes.
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 An Electron Microscopy Study of Keratin Degradation by the Fungus Microsporum gypseum in vitro
Microsporum gypseum fungus breaks down keratin in hair by digesting it enzymatically, starting with less keratinized parts.
research Responses of type II spiral ganglion neurites to stripes of laminin and fibronectin
Type II spiral ganglion neurites avoid high concentrations of laminin and fibronectin.
research 線維芽細胞凝集塊形成による幹細胞形成機構の解明
Fibroblast spheres can form stem cells, but marker distribution needs more study.
research The Fate of Trichohyalin
Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.
research Subpopulations of dermal skin fibroblasts secrete distinct extracellular matrix: implications for using skin substitutes in the clinic
Different skin cells produce unique materials, which can improve skin substitutes for healing.
research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.