May 2021 in “Journal of emerging technologies and innovative research” The polyherbal hair oil effectively treats hair problems with fewer side effects.
January 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” Keratin sponges are as biocompatible as collagen, but keratin gels are slightly less so.
107 citations
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December 2013 in “International Journal of Dermatology” The document concludes that hair is complex, with a detailed growth cycle, structure, and clinical importance, affecting various scientific and medical fields.
93 citations
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July 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.
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October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
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October 1999 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” New mutations in hair keratin genes can change hair structure and cause monilethrix, with nail issues more common in certain gene mutations.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.
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June 2012 in “Journal of experimental zoology. Part B, Molecular and developmental evolution” Hair in mammals likely evolved from glandular structures, not scales.
10 citations
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February 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Thyrotropin-releasing hormone may help control skin and hair growth and could aid in treating related disorders.
9 citations
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July 2008 in “Oncology Reports” HPV16-transformed cells can change human skin cell properties, aiding tumor growth.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
61 citations
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November 2004 in “Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore” Hair follicle stem cells are mainly in the bulge region and can help repair skin and form hair and glands, but more research is needed to fully understand them.
191 citations
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November 1959 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Hair and wool have complex microscopic structures with microfibrils and varying cystine content.
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April 2002 in “Archives of Dermatology” Loose anagen hair syndrome may be caused by keratin gene mutations.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
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June 1994 in “Experimental Cell Research” mHa2 and mHa3 keratins have different structures and roles in mouse hair and tongue tissues.
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” PDI helps restore over-bleached hair's strength and structure by attaching special peptides.
25 citations
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March 2017 in “Experimental Dermatology” The document concludes that understanding hair follicles requires more research using computational methods and an integrative approach, considering the current limitations in hair treatment products.
23 citations
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January 1981 Hair is mostly made of three protein types: helical, high-sulfur, and high-tyrosine.
22 citations
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
19 citations
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November 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
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April 2009 in “International journal of oncology” Hair follicle cells resist turning into skin cells.
4 citations
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
1 citations
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October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology” Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
1 citations
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January 1989 Four antibodies were developed to help study hair follicle cell differentiation.
January 2024 in “Molecules (Basel. Online)” Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
January 2023 in “Frontiers in bioscience” Artemis protein may help control hair growth and health by influencing cell processes.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair structure and strength.