research Cornification in reptilian epidermis occurs through the deposition of keratin‐associated beta‐proteins (beta‐keratins) onto a scaffold of intermediate filament keratins
Reptile skin hardens by layering beta-proteins on keratin.
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870-900 / 1000+ resultsresearch Application of XANES profiles to X-ray spectromicroscopy for biomedical specimens: Part II. Mapping oxidation state of cysteine in human hair
Perming and bleaching damage hair differently, with bleached hair having more cysteic acid in the cuticle.
research Vibrational Raman and IR data on brown hair subjected to bleaching
Bleaching hair changes its structure and weakens it, which is important for understanding hair damage and creating treatments.
research The Application of the Insulin to C-Peptide Molar Ratio (ICPR) in Primary Screening for Insulin Antibodies in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Further Quantitative Study on the Relationship Between ICPR and Insulin Antibodies
2h-ICPR can help screen for insulin antibodies in type 2 diabetes patients.
research A Concept on The Development of The DRDE Series of Compounds for Skin Diseases Using In-Silico ADME And Drug-Likeness Analysis
DRDE-07 shows promise for treating skin diseases due to its favorable properties.
research Hair metal dysregulation in Parkinson’s disease: Implications for diagnosis and gut-brain axis involvement
Hair metal analysis may help diagnose Parkinson's disease and suggests gut involvement.
research Natural Remedies for Hypercholesteremia
Garlic, fenugreek, and artichoke can help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol safely.
research Characteristics and migration patterns of selenium in soil, crops, and hair within a typical alkaline arid agricultural region of Northwest China
Selenium levels in soil, crops, and human hair in Northwest China are within safe limits.
research Keratin film made of human hair as a nail plate model for studying drug permeation
Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
research On Pathways for Small Molecules Into and Out of Human Hair Fibers
Dye enters hair at the edges of cuticle cells and penetrates more from water than alcohol-based solutions.
research Keratinization of sheath and calamus cells in developing and regenerating feathers
Feathers become harder as they develop due to a change in keratin type.
research Wool fiber curvature is correlated with abundance of K38 and specific keratin‐associated proteins
Wool fiber curliness is linked to the presence of certain proteins and K38.
research Rational design of keratin nanoparticles utilizing diverse hair protein fractions for controlled drug release
Scientists made nanoparticles from human hair proteins to improve drug delivery.
research Abstract 2205: KRTAP 2-3 is a novel potential biomarker of cells in the polyaneuploid cancer cell (PACC) state to predict cancer recurrence
KRTAP2-3 could help predict cancer recurrence by identifying specific cancer cells.
research The organization of the keratin I and II gene clusters in placental mammals and marsupials show a striking similarity
Keratin gene clusters in humans and marsupials are similarly organized.
research Alternative protocol for hair damage assessment and comparison of hair care treatments
Coconut oil reduces hair damage and breakage more effectively than shampoos and conditioners.
research Effect of oil application, age, diet, and pigmentation on the tensile strength and breaking point of hair
Children's hair is more elastic, but tensile strength is similar across different factors.
research Mitochondrial Complex I Activity Suppresses Inflammation and Enhances Bone Resorption by Shifting Macrophage-Osteoclast Polarization
Mitochondrial Complex I reduces inflammation and increases bone breakdown by affecting certain immune cells.
research Effects of the Usage of l-Cysteine (l-Cys) on Human Health
L-Cysteine may have health benefits, but its effectiveness is still debated due to limited clinical trial data.
research Iron Metabolism of the Skin: Recycling versus Release
Iron is crucial for skin health, with specific proteins recycling it to support skin functions and prevent its release.
research Feature-Based Molecular Networks Identification of Bioactive Metabolites from Three Plants of the Polynesian Cosmetopoeia Targeting the Dermal Papilla Cells of the Hair Cycle
Certain compounds in three Polynesian plants may help hair growth.
research Nutraceuticals
Nutraceuticals like Ashwagandha and Astaxanthin may help with hair loss, but supplement regulation is challenging.
research Alterations in Methionine Cycle and Wnt/MAPK Signaling Associated with HMBi-Induced Cashmere Growth in Goats
HMBi supplementation boosts cashmere growth by affecting specific metabolic and signaling pathways in goats.
research Can nanozymes make the leap to the clinic? Advances, hurdles, and prospects
Nanozymes have potential for medical use but face challenges like safety and regulation.
research Interaction of polypeptides with hair in different reducing environments
Small KP peptide improves hair without reducing agents, while larger proteins need them for better results.
research The Anti-Flyaway/Frizz Effect by Inducing the α-Helical Structure Transition of Hair
ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
research Minoxidil sulfotransferase enzymatical activity in plants: A novel paradigm in increasing minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia
Some plants like spinach, broccoli, and matcha may boost the effectiveness of the hair growth drug minoxidil.
research Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Based Isotopic Abundance Ratio Analysis of the Consciousness Energy Healing Treated L-Cysteine
Energy healing treatment improved L-cysteine's stability, solubility, bioavailability, and shelf-life.
research Rapunzel! Rapunzel! How Strong Is Your Hair?
Hair can't be as strong as Rapunzel's because it's impractical to scale up due to defects.
research Fleece traits and important physical properties of hair fibers in lori goats.
Adding bentonite clays to goat diets increased milk yield, periwinkle shell improved chicken egg production, and vaccination increased muscle area and carcass yield in calves.