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January 2020 in “Genes” The KRTAP21-2 gene affects wool length and quality in sheep.
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January 2019 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Genetically modified sheep with more β-catenin grew more wool without changing the wool's length or thickness.
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May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
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April 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
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May 1998 in “PubMed” The Bsk mutation doesn't involve keratin gene recombination and its cause is unknown.
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May 2024 in “Amino Acids” Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.
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November 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Solute binding to hair keratin is mainly driven by hydrophobic interactions and changes with pH.
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December 2023 in “Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks” Hair is a complex organ, and understanding its detailed structure and growth phases is crucial for analyzing substances within it.
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January 2022 in “Materials today: proceedings” Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
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January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” The new hair straightening method keeps hair straight permanently by using specific creams and heat.
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January 2013 Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
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August 2012 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Two patients with the same genetic mutation had both blistering skin and easily pulled out hair.
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May 2025 in “Scientific Reports” The study identified key genes and pathways that influence goat wool quality and growth.
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March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
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January 2020 in “Дерматологія та венерологія” Natubiotin is effective for treating different hair loss conditions when used with other therapies.
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January 2013 in “Chronicles of young scientists” Immuno-cosmeceuticals from chicken egg yolk can effectively repair and improve damaged hair.
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January 2013 Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
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January 2009 A 25-year-old Malay fireman had skin bumps on his neck that were removed successfully after other treatments failed.
1 citations
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May 2004 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Two new gene clusters important for hair formation were found on human chromosome 11.
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January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Human hair keratin is a promising and sustainable biomaterial for tissue regeneration.
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December 2014 in “Scanning” Multiphoton microscopy effectively images rabbit skin structures in detail without staining and shows differences from human skin.
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August 2014 in “OhioLink ETD Center (Ohio Library and Information Network)” Alkylated keratin from human hair can help deliver growth factors for bone healing.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Keratin in people with androgenetic alopecia shows specific changes that could help develop new treatments.
June 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-encapsulated liposomes effectively repair and protect UV-damaged hair.
May 2025 in “Journal of Developmental Biology” Jawless vertebrates have teeth proteins similar to those in mammalian hair and nails.
February 2025 in “Cureus” New methods reliably assess hair regrowth and scalp health in hair loss patients.
November 2024 in “Biophysical Chemistry” Hair structure changes immediately during perm treatment, with initial damage partially restored later.
November 2024 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” Abnormal gene expression related to keratin causes hair loss in certain mice.
April 2024 in “International journal of clinical trials” SesZen-Bio™ improves hair density, thickness, and overall hair health.