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December 2020 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” Human hair keratins can form stable nanofiber networks that might help in tissue regeneration.
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July 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study concluded that a protein important for hair strength is regulated by certain molecular processes and is affected by growth phases.
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February 1998 in “Polymer journal” Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
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April 2012 in “Biomolecular concepts” Keratin is crucial for keeping skin cells healthy and its changes can lead to diseases and affect cell behavior.
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October 2022 in “Journal of cell science” Keratin genes change gradually during skin cell development and should be used carefully as biomarkers.
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October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
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January 2011 in “Dental Medicine Research” Keratin 75 might be important in oral cancer progression.
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January 2017 in “Folia biologica” The KRTAP7-1 gene is very similar across different cattle and yak breeds and likely plays a role in hair strength and shape.
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July 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Keratin gene expression helps understand different types of skin cells and their development, and should be used carefully as biological markers.
March 2026 in “Food, Nutrition and Health.” Collagen peptides may help reduce skin aging by improving elasticity and hydration.
January 2023 in “Czech Journal of Animal Science” Proteins influence the quality and traits of cashmere goat fleece, affecting hair strength and diameter.
June 2020 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The enzymes Tet1, Tet2, and Tet3 are important for the development of hair follicles and determining hair shape by controlling hair keratin genes.
December 2018 in “IntechOpen eBooks” Neurohormones help control skin health and could treat skin disorders.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new peptide, FOL-005, may help treat excessive hair growth by reducing a hair growth promoter, FGF7.
March 2016 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Collagen peptides may promote hair growth by activating certain genes in the skin.
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
January 2019 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Advanced microscopy shows hair damage and keratin proteins' roles, aiding future cosmetic treatments.
January 2012 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Keratin 15 affects cell behavior and characteristics in skin cells.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
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March 2012 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Some thymic peptides can increase human hair growth, while others may inhibit it.
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July 2012 in “Genesis” The Megsin-Cre transgene is a new tool for genetic manipulation in the skin and upper digestive tract.
January 2001 in “Biomedical Research” THH and PAD type III appear together early in hair growth, but deiminated THH appears later, suggesting another factor is involved.
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December 1986 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Hair and nail cells share similar proteins, indicating a common differentiation pathway.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” An apple-based supplement was found to stimulate hair protein production, which may help with hair growth.
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September 2020 in “Biomedical materials” Recombinant keratin materials may better promote skin cell differentiation than natural keratin.
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January 2001 in “Biomedical Research” Trichohyalin and peptidylarginine deiminase type III are found together in rat hair follicles, with trichohyalin being modified after expression.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.