14 citations
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September 2016 in “Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B Biology” UV exposure damages hair, increasing thiols and altering protein structure.
11 citations
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” The new GelMet hydrogel can effectively support skin cell growth for tissue engineering.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
February 2025 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin 15 helps keep skin cells in a young, undifferentiated state.
95 citations
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March 2009 in “Differentiation” Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
159 citations
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October 1986 in “The Histochemical Journal” May 2026 in “Advanced Materials Interfaces” The new coating protects and strengthens hair while improving its properties.
November 2017 in “Koubunshi rombunshuu/Kōbunshi ronbunshū” Hematin in shampoo helps repair and straighten damaged hair.
72 citations
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August 2014 in “Genome Biology and Evolution” Feather diversity is due to different keratin gene combinations, and chickens can help study human keratin diseases.
69 citations
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April 2005 in “Forensic Science International” Degraded hair shafts resist contamination and can be easily cleaned.