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December 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Understanding keratinization is crucial for treating skin conditions like ichthyoses and psoriasis.
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December 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Plucked hairs can be used instead of skin biopsies to study hair traits because they contain specific cells related to hair.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
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November 2022 in “Animals” The research found specific genes and pathways that control fur development and color in young American minks.
April 2026 in “BMC Genomics” Hair type differences in cashmere goats are linked to keratin and cytoskeletal organization.
March 2026 in “Cosmetics” Type I collagen, elastin, keratin, ceramides, and melanin improve hair strength, growth, and health.
January 2026 in “Veterinary Sciences” Skin maturation in Dezhou donkey foals involves better barrier function, hair growth, and less collagen production.
December 2025 in “Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry” Pepsin digestion improves accuracy in analyzing proteins in human hair.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science” Cashmere quality differences are due to gene expression variations affecting hair development and adaptation to cold.
May 2025 in “Journal of Extracellular Vesicles” Erythrocyte extracellular vesicles help hair growth and skin health.
February 2025 in “BMC Veterinary Research” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth in cashmere goats.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
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July 2011 in “PLOS ONE” Spermidine may help reduce hair loss and deserves further testing as a treatment.
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February 2019 in “eLife” BMP signaling is essential for the development of touch domes.
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October 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology” Leptin from skin fat can slow hair growth during certain phases.
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March 2007 in “European journal of pediatrics” Certain types of mucopolysaccharidoses cause significant hair abnormalities.
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May 2018 in “BMC genomics” Researchers found genes and microRNAs that control curly fleece in Chinese Tan sheep.
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August 2007 in “Human Molecular Genetics” Lymphotoxin-β is crucial for proper skin development in embryos.
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May 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Changes in KRT17 gene activity linked to wool production in Angora rabbits.
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February 2023 in “All Life” The research identified proteins that change as goat hair follicles begin to form, helping to understand how cashmere grows.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Grateloupia angusta extract helps heal wounds faster and improve skin repair.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
September 2022 in “Canadian journal of animal science” Certain gene variations are linked to the thickness of cashmere goat hair.
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March 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
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January 2023 in “Science advances” The enzymes Tet2 and Tet3 are important for skin cell development and hair growth.
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June 2012 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
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June 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” Nanofiber scaffolds help wounds heal by delivering drugs directly to the injury site.