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January 2013 in “Acta Histochemica” Junctional proteins stabilize the inner root sheath and connect the companion layer in human hair.
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The goat hair keratin gene is very similar to sheep's and is strongly expressed in goat hair follicles.
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A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
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