research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
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research A practical guide for the study of human and murine sebaceous glands in situ
The guide explains how to study human and mouse sebaceous glands using various staining and imaging techniques, and emphasizes the need for standardized assessment methods.
research Concerted gene duplications in the two keratin gene families
research Hair Growth Defects in Insig-Deficient Mice Caused by Cholesterol Precursor Accumulation and Reversed by Simvastatin
Mice lacking Insig proteins had hair growth problems due to cholesterol buildup, but this was fixed by the drug simvastatin.
research Increased rate of hair keratin gene loss in the cetacean lineage
Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.
research A Splice Site Mutation in the Gene of the Human Type I Hair Keratin hHa1 Results in the Expression of a Tailless Keratin Isoform
A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
research Stem Cells in Dermatology and Anti-aging Care of the Skin
Using defensins to activate stem cells may improve skin aging signs without causing inflammation.
research Investigation by Imaging Mass Spectrometry of Biomarker Candidates for Aging in the Hair Cortex
Certain molecules in hair change with age and could be used for cosmetic treatments.
research Chapter 4 Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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 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 The usefulness of dermoscopy in canine pattern alopecia: a descriptive study
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
research Procyanidin Oligomers Counteract TGF-β1- and TGF-β2-Induced Apoptosis in Hair Epithelial Cells: An Insight into Their Mechanisms
Procyanidin compounds from apples and barley promote hair growth and prevent hair cell death.
research Microscopical characterization of known postmortem root bands using light and scanning electron microscopy
The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
research Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin enhances fast adsorption of cationic moieties
Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.
research Structural Transition of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments During Development in the Hair Follicle
research Hair Keratin
research Immune privilege and alopecia areata
Restoring immune privilege in hair follicles could help treat certain types of hair loss.
research Monilethrix, a rare inherited hair shaft disorder in siblings
Monilethrix is a genetic hair disorder causing fragile, beaded hair with no effective treatment.
research Psoriasiform skin reaction due to Brazilian keratin treatment
Brazilian Keratin Treatment can cause skin reactions like redness and scaling, possibly due to formaldehyde.
research De novo filament formation by human hair keratins K85 and K35 follows a filament development pattern distinct from cytokeratin filament networks
Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
research 3-Hydroxypropionic Acid Enhances Hair Growth-Related Signaling in Human Follicle Dermal Papilla Cells via Activation of the Wnt/β-Catenin Pathway
3-Hydroxypropionic acid may help treat hair loss by promoting hair growth in cells.
research Stable isotope analyses of carbon and nitrogen in hair keratin of suspected man-eating wolves from 1880s
The wolves suspected of man-eating in the 1880s likely ate very little human flesh and mostly consumed a diet similar to herbivores and omnivores.
research Interactions between Damaged Hair Keratin and Juglone as a Possible Restoring Agent: A Vibrational and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study
Juglone from walnut extracts may help repair damaged hair.
research The usefulness of dermoscopy in canine pattern alopecia: a descriptive study
Dermoscopy is useful for diagnosing hair loss patterns in dogs.
research Direct Observation of Hair Components Involved in Formation of Permanent Waves
Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.
research Abstracts from the Symposium on the Pathophysiology of Hair Growth Organized by the Institute of Dermatology at the Royal Society of Medicine, 29 October 1987
The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
research The Phenotypic and Genotypic Spectra of Ichthyosis With Confetti Plus Novel Genetic Variation in the 3′ End ofKRT10
Ichthyosis with confetti is a genetic skin disorder with consistent ectodermal malformations and various KRT10 gene mutations.
research Multifaceted role of keratins in epithelial cell differentiation and transformation
research Complete Structure of an Epithelial Keratin Dimer: Implications for Intermediate Filament Assembly
The study revealed the detailed structure of a keratin dimer, aiding understanding of how intermediate filament proteins function.