1 citations
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January 2014 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” The new method reliably identifies and measures different animal hair fibers in textiles.
8 citations
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May 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
51 citations
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September 2012 in “Biomacromolecules” Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
33 citations
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March 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Human hair follicle stem cells show signs of low oxygen levels, which may be important for hair growth and preventing baldness.
17 citations
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February 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Keratins are crucial for hair strength, and mutations in certain keratin genes cause hair disorders.
135 citations
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November 1987 in “Differentiation” Outer root sheath cells consistently express certain keratins influenced by their environment.
57 citations
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April 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Vitamin D receptor is crucial for starting hair growth after birth.
28 citations
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June 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Radiation damages hair stem cells and changes keratin expression, with Krt5 as a potential marker for radiation effects.
12 citations
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July 2014 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Chemotherapy causes complex changes in hair follicle cells that can lead to hair loss.
7 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” Keratin 6A increases skin inflammation, suggesting it could be a target for treating certain skin diseases.
1 citations
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November 2012 in “European Journal of Cell Biology” The authors clarified data overlap and corrected a figure error, apologizing for any confusion.
Keratin peptides in hair may help identify gender and ethnicity, but more research is needed.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” AP-2α and AP-2β proteins are essential for healthy adult skin and hair.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta Histochemica” Junctional proteins stabilize the inner root sheath and connect the companion layer in human hair.
12 citations
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October 2018 in “Biotechnology reports” Recombinant keratin K31 makes damaged hair thicker, stronger, and straighter.
309 citations
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October 2007 in “Biomaterials” Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.
140 citations
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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
101 citations
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August 2010 in “PLoS ONE” Selenoproteins are crucial for healthy skin and hair.
78 citations
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April 1994 in “Archives of dermatology” The study found that Keratosis Pilaris Atrophicans is a genetic skin condition that starts in childhood, involves inflammation and scarring, and current treatments are only somewhat effective.
53 citations
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June 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” KAP genes show significant genetic variability, but its impact on hair traits is unclear.
51 citations
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July 2010 in “Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism” Prolactin may play a significant role in skin and hair health and could be a target for treating skin and hair disorders.
37 citations
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Keratins 6, 16, and 17 increase in damaged or diseased skin and may help diagnose skin issues.
35 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hirosaki hairless rats lack hair due to missing DNA with key keratin genes.
34 citations
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June 2008 in “In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal” Scientists created a long-lasting stem cell line from human hair that can turn into different skin and hair cell types.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “Journal of Structural Biology” High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
20 citations
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July 2010 in “Skin Research and Technology” Aging makes hair thinner and rougher, with less clear edges.
13 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Heat damages hair, with Asian hair losing more protein than Caucasian hair.
11 citations
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
10 citations
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February 2018 in “Royal Society Open Science” Modified wheat protein in shampoo repairs and smooths damaged hair effectively.
7 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.