Meis2 is essential for touch sensation and proper nerve connection to touch receptors in certain skin areas of mice.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “PLoS ONE” The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.
8 citations
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May 2022 in “Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases” The UD-PrOZA program successfully diagnosed 18% of adult patients with rare diseases, often using genetic testing.
1 citations
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May 2008 in “Journal of Experimental Biology” Different species have unique sensory adaptations to perceive their environments.
September 2024 in “Heliyon” Repeated hair dyeing significantly damages hair.
110 citations
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January 1995 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Glycine is a key transmitter in rat spinal cord synapses, often alongside GABA.
76 citations
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February 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” KAP6 genes are conserved across species and active in hair follicles.
42 citations
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September 2002 in “The Journal of Comparative Neurology” Glycine likely affects dendrites connected to hair follicle terminals in rats.
6 citations
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical & experimental dermatology research” The combination therapy may be more effective for mild alopecia areata, especially in patients with allergies.
2 citations
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August 1987 in “Analytical Biochemistry” A new method isolated previously undetected hair proteins rich in glycine and tyrosine.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Feed Review” Adding 0.029% iron glycine chelate to piglet diets improves growth and hair color.
16 citations
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January 2017 in “Physical chemistry chemical physics/PCCP. Physical chemistry chemical physics” The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
9 citations
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December 2018 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” Magra sheep's wool luster is linked to specific keratin gene expression and protein variations.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Progesterone and allopregnanolone increase glycine release in rat brain cells.
1 citations
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January 2010 in “Journal of Oriental Medicine” Black bean, wheat, and rice bran extracts can boost hair growth and improve hair quality.
226 citations
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January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Keratin-associated proteins are crucial for hair strength and structure.
76 citations
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December 2011 in “Journal of Cell Science” Different keratin types have unique amino acid patterns that are evolutionarily conserved.
34 citations
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” The outer layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur proteins, making it resistant to damage.
17 citations
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September 2000 in “Journal of dermatology” A baby with a rare metabolic disorder developed a rash not cured by zinc alone, likely due to both zinc and amino acid deficiencies.
15 citations
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October 1976 in “Biochemical Journal” Naked-mouse hair lacks certain proteins and has less soluble fibril.
13 citations
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December 2011 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” Black soybean extract helps promote hair growth and could prevent hair loss.
12 citations
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September 1990 in “The Anatomical Record” Human anagen hair follicles have unique carbohydrate patterns during keratinization.
7 citations
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January 1959 in “Canadian Journal of Chemistry” Human and horse hair have similar end groups to wool and feathers.
5 citations
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September 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Researchers found a new mutation in the HR gene causing hair loss and skin bumps in a Pakistani family.
4 citations
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July 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Curved human hair has different structures on its convex and concave sides.
4 citations
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December 1989 in “The Journal of Dermatology” Human hair proteins have similar cysteine and glycine levels to skin proteins.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Folia biologica” The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
2 citations
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June 2016 in “Journal of Applied Biological Chemistry” Glycine soja extract stimulates hair growth and could help treat hair loss.
1 citations
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January 1992 in “DNA sequence” Researchers found a non-functional sheep keratin gene due to mutations.