October 2024 in “Frontiers in Oncology” Keratin 18 helps diagnose and predict cancer progression and affects cancer growth and spread.
42 citations
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” Different ethnicities and treatments affect human hair strength and structure.
December 2022 in “Journal of complementary medicine & alternative healthcare” Traditional Chinese medicine improved hair loss in a teenager with alopecia.
13 citations
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
17 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
38 citations
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
37 citations
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May 2016 in “JAAD case reports” Oral minoxidil shows promise in treating monilethrix-related hair loss.
36 citations
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July 2019 in “Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine” Human hair keratin helps repair nerve damage in rats.
30 citations
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The hydrogel shows promise for wound healing due to its strong mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
29 citations
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
16 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” 2-iminothiorane hydrochloride improves hair waving permanence without damage.
9 citations
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February 2005 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The document concludes that the human keratin gene cluster is complex, with a need for updated naming to reflect over 50 functional genes important for hair and skin biology.
8 citations
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January 2000 Terbinafine effectively stops fungal invasion of human keratin.
5 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
4 citations
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December 2013 in “The Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the K6b gene caused a girl's late-appearing nail condition.
3 citations
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January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
2 citations
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January 2011 in “Dental Medicine Research” Keratin 75 might be important in oral cancer progression.
December 2023 in “Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA” PRP heals pockmarked skin better than salmon DNA serum.
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.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The keratin network in mouse skin changes during cornification and affects the skin's protective barrier.
The hair masks are safe, stable, and effective for hair care.
13 citations
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March 2014 in “Pediatric Dermatology” Minoxidil 5% solution significantly improved hair density in a girl with loose anagen hair syndrome over 28 months, with no side effects.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
20 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
10 citations
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May 2015 in “International Journal of Women's Dermatology” New treatments for skin and hair disorders in women of color address unique biological differences and include specific acne medications, sunscreens, skin lighteners, and hair care adjustments.
7 citations
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November 2022 in “Communications biology” Keratin injections can promote hair growth by affecting hair-forming cells and tissue development.
Human hair keratins can self-assemble and support cell growth, useful for biomedical applications.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
14 citations
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January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.