research Keratins of the Human Hair Follicle
More research is needed to understand how hair keratins work and their role in hair disorders.
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270-300 / 1000+ resultsresearch Characterization of Human Keratin-Associated Protein 1 Family Members
Mutations in hKAP1 genes may cause hereditary hair disorders.
research Mechanical and biological properties of keratose biomaterials
Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
research A new look into an old problem: keratins as tools to investigate determination, morphogenesis, and differentiation in skin.
Keratin expression reflects cell organization and differentiation, not causes it.
research Isolation of intermediate filament assemblies from human hair follicles.
Researchers isolated and identified structural components of human hair follicles, providing a model for studying hair formation.
research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
research The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
research Structural Transition of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments During Development in the Hair Follicle
research Keratin Promotes Differentiation of Keratinocytes Seeded on Collagen/Keratin Hydrogels
Keratin helps skin cells mature when added to a collagen mix, which could be important for skin and hair health.
research Hair keratin film as a substitute device for human hair : Application in hair care science
Keratin film can effectively mimic human hair for testing hair damage.
research Hair Follicle Keratins
Hair growth can be influenced by manipulating keratin and growth factor genes.
research Biochemical and immunohistochemical analyses of keratin expression in basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma shows keratin patterns similar to undifferentiated hair follicle cells.
research KRT72 wt Allele
KRT72 gene helps form hair.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
research Hair keratin pattern in human hair follicles grown in vitro
Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.
research Structure and biochemistry of mammalian hard keratin
research Expression of keratin K14 in the epidermis and hair follicle: insights into complex programs of differentiation.
Keratin K14 expression varies between hair follicles and epidermis, affecting cell differentiation.
research Molecular evolution of the keratin associated protein gene family in mammals, role in the evolution of mammalian hair (vol 8, pg 241, 2008)
research A Keratin Fiber Sheath
Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
research Structure and site of expression of a murine type II hair keratin
A specific type II hair keratin was identified and found in hair cortex and tongue cells.
research Hair keratin molecular dynamics models
Molecular dynamics simulations help understand keratin's properties and predict hair's response to treatments.
research Specific Keratins and their Associated Proteins as Markers for Hair Follicle Differentiation
research Sequence and expression of human hair keratin genes
Human hair keratin genes are similar to mouse genes and are specifically expressed in hair follicles.
research Expression of keratins K6 and K16 in regenerating mouse epidermis is less restricted by cell replication than the expression of K1 and K10.
Keratins K6 and K16 are expressed more freely in regenerating mouse skin than K1 and K10.
research Size Polymorphisms in the Human Ultrahigh Sulfur Hair Keratin-Associated Protein 4, KAP4, Gene Family
The study found that variations in hair protein genes are likely due to evolutionary deletions or duplications.
research Ultrastructural Localization of Hair Keratins in Human Scalp Hair Shafts as Revealed by Rapid-Freezing Immunocytochemistry.
Hair keratins are mainly on macrofibrils in the cortex and in the endocuticle in the cuticle.
research Keratin 16 Expression Defines a Subset of Epithelial Cells During Skin Morphogenesis and the Hair Cycle
research KERATINS AND SKIN DISORDERS
Changes in keratin affect skin health and can lead to skin disorders like blistering diseases and psoriasis.
research Types I and II Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Keratins are crucial for cell structure, growth, and disease risk.
research Tunable Keratin Hydrogels for Controlled Erosion and Growth Factor Delivery
Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.