October 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Key proteins and pathways regulate wool fiber diameter in Alpine Merino sheep.
February 2025 in “Animals” Understanding proteins in skin structures like claws and hair is crucial for future research.
68 citations
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August 2014 in “PeerJ” Human hair proteins vary by individual, body site, and ethnicity, useful for forensics.
12 citations
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August 2007 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Cells” Autophagy is essential for proper skin cell development and function.
September 2025 in “Animals” Key proteins and pathways are crucial for wool fineness, but more research is needed.
March 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PLIN2 affects hair growth in cashmere goats, potentially improving cashmere quality.
May 2024 in “BMC veterinary research” Metabolites and diet affect hair growth cycles in cashmere goats.
6 citations
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September 2021 in “Autophagy” Autophagy prevents early aging and maintains lipid and pheromone balance in mouse glands.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Orphanet journal of rare diseases” RSPO1 mutations in certain patients lead to skin cells that don't develop properly and are more likely to become invasive, increasing the risk of skin cancer.
375 citations
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June 2013 in “Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular cell research” Cornification is how skin cells die to form the protective outer layer of skin, hair, and nails.
30 citations
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June 2022 in “Animals” Key genes, including KRT39 and KRT74, influence hair length in Inner Mongolia cashmere goats.
26 citations
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July 2019 in “Dermatology and Therapy” The conclusion is that genetic testing is important for diagnosing and treating various genetic hair disorders.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
16 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
10 citations
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November 2024 in “Animals” More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
2 citations
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December 2025 in “Cosmetics” Proper scalp care can improve hair health and delay ageing signs.
2 citations
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
1 citations
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February 2016 in “Cell Transplantation” Hair follicles have a more inactive cell cycle than other skin cells, which may help develop targeted therapies for skin diseases and cancer.
August 2024 in “Applied Sciences” Plant extracts may help prevent or reverse hair graying.
November 2025 in “BMC Genomics” Melatonin helps control hair growth in cashmere goats, which could improve cashmere production.
February 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Maintaining healthy mitochondria may help treat hair loss.
February 2023 in “Molecules” Cactus extract from Notocactus ottonis may help promote hair growth.
Protein profiling of forehead skin can help distinguish between frontal fibrosing alopecia and androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” PBMCsec can help reduce and improve thick skin scars.
December 2025 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 15 helps maintain skin cell growth and repair.
September 2022 in “Polish Hyperbaric Research” Some treatments for hair loss, like finasteride, biotin, and minoxidil, can be effective, but their success varies by individual case.
62 citations
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January 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A second domain of high sulfur KAP genes on chromosome 21q23 is crucial for hair structure.
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.
12 citations
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February 1998 in “Gene” The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.