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Human hair-derived particles can effectively carry and release the cancer drug Paclitaxel in a pH-sensitive manner, potentially targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.

Keratin 6A increases skin inflammation, suggesting it could be a target for treating certain skin diseases.

Recent findings suggest that genetic factors, immune system issues, and skin cell defects might contribute to the development of hidradenitis suppurativa.

Human hair strength and health are linked to sulfur compounds that can be reduced by stress but improved with sulfur supplements.

K25, K27, and K28 are found in all inner root sheath layers of hair, while K26 is only in the cuticle.

Nonpalmoplantar skin cells can be made to express keratin 9 by interacting with palmoplantar fibroblasts.

Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.

Keratin-associated proteins are part of the developing hair fiber cuticle.

Activating cannabinoid receptor 1 reduces certain keratin levels, potentially aiding psoriasis treatment.

Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.

Pal-KCV peptide strengthens hair and reduces breakage by up to 52%.

Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.

The research identified six functional hair keratin genes and four pseudogenes, providing insights into hair formation and gene organization.

The research identified a gene in sheep important for wool quality, which could help improve wool traits.

A truncated protein linked to breast cancer may change cell adhesion.

The KRTAP36-2 gene in sheep affects wool yield.

Drying hair with a microfiber towel better maintains hair strength and structure than using a cotton towel or blow-drier.

Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.

Cetaceans lost hair genes to adapt to water.

Runx1 helps control the KAP5 gene in human hair follicles.