research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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30-60 / 1000+ results research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research The Oxidative Degradation of Keratin (Wool and Bovine Hair)
Oxidizing agents break down keratin in wool and hair, causing swelling and increased solubility.
research Dyeing behaviours of amino heterocyclic compounds as blue oxidative hair dye precursors applied to keratin fibres
1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline compounds are great for stable, pure blue hair dye.
research AP collagen peptides improve hair growth and quality by promoting human hair cell proliferation and keratin synthesis
AP collagen peptides may help hair grow better and become stronger.
research Individual Human Hair Keratin Rapidly Extracted Through the Advanced Oxidation Process and Their Hemostatic and Wound Healing Evaluations
The new method extracts keratin from hair faster and better, and the resulting product improves blood clotting and wound healing, with potential for personalized treatments.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Microneedle patch encourages hair to regrow
A microneedle patch can help hair regrow.
research Nerves of Hair
Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair help nerve repair better than traditional methods.
research Human hair proteins as natural reactive oxygen species scavengers for in vitro applications
Human hair proteins, especially keratins, can protect cells from oxidative stress in lab settings.
research Simultaneous RP-HPLC-DAD determination of dansyl amino acids in chemically treated human hair
A new method accurately measures amino acids in treated hair, showing bleaching reduces amino acids while protein treatments increase them.
research Natural polymers for natural hair: the smart use of an innovative nanocarrier
Natural polymers can protect, repair, and promote hair regrowth.
research Improving the Mechanical Properties of Damaged Hair Using Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronate
Low-molecular weight hyaluronate can make damaged hair stronger.
research Hair colouring systems delivering colour with reduced fibre damage
Using chelants in hair dye reduces fiber damage by preventing harmful radicals.
research A Raman spectroscopy investigation of the resilience of hair cuticular scales under uniaxial stress
Hair cuticles remain stable and resilient under stress due to strong protein content and crosslinking.
research The science of color: How chemical dyeing processes transform hair structure
Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
research The science of color: How chemical dyeing processes transform hair structure
Oxidative dyes damage hair more than semi-permanent dyes, but new technologies help protect hair while coloring.
research Fermented grapeseed oil repairs chemically damaged hair via enhanced permeability mechanisms
Fermented grapeseed oil effectively repairs and protects chemically damaged hair.
research Chemical bonds and hair behaviour—A review
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
research Can hair be protected from oxidative damage during and after bleaching
L-arginine, hydrolysed keratin, and cystine-silanol copolymer can help protect hair from damage during and after bleaching.
research Temporary Chemical Depilation
Chemical hair removal can cause skin irritation and other issues, but natural alternatives are being explored.
research Moisture as a Plasticity Switch in Blowouts: Glass-Transition Behavior, Viscoelastic Response, and Tension-Defined Shape
Moisture makes hair flexible for reshaping during blowouts.
research Chapter 4 Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
research A New Permanent Straightening Process of Human Hair Using the Water Set
The new hair straightening method keeps hair straight permanently by using specific creams and heat.
research Preparation of human hair keratin/calcium alginate blend films
More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
research EFFECTS OF HUMAN HAIR KERATIN ALKYLATION ON GROWTH FACTOR DELIVERY AND CELLULAR RESPONSE: IMPLICATIONS IN BONE REGENERATION
Alkylated keratin from human hair can help deliver growth factors for bone healing.
research Synthesis of a new amino acid derivative with long‐lasting hair shape control effects and elucidation of its mechanisms
A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
research The role of disulfide bond formation in the structural transition observed in the intermediate filaments of developing hair
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
research Regeneration of Peripheral Nerves Using Neuroinductive Biomaterial Scaffolds
Keratin biomaterials can effectively aid peripheral nerve regeneration and improve recovery.
research Hair follicle-inspired therapies for wound healing and scar remodelling
Hair follicles can improve wound healing and reduce scarring.