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August 2006 in “Biopolymers” Researchers extracted tiny keratin filaments from human hair by unzipping its outer layer.
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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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January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
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June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Keratin extract from human hair was found to promote hair growth in mice.
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August 2014 in “Cellular reprogramming” Hair follicle stem cells need all reprogramming factors to become pluripotent.
May 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” The herbal hair cream helps protect and improve hair health.
March 2023 in “Asian journal of beauty & cosmetology” Keratin pretreatment improves the quality of damaged hair during perming.
December 2022 in “Communications biology”
December 2022 in “Communications biology”
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
December 2021 in “Trichology and cosmetology:” Taking Kera-Diet® improves hair and nail health without side effects.
September 2018 in “International Journal of Advanced Community Medicine” The cream effectively treats acne and dermatitis without causing irritation.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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January 2012 in “International Journal of Biological Sciences” The document introduced a new naming system for keratin-associated proteins to improve clarity and communication across species.
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October 1998 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” The 190-kbp domain contains all human type I hair keratin genes, showing their organization and evolution.
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September 2013 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” Improved hair loss treatment using special particles and surfactants.
January 2019 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology” L-Cystine and L-Cystine with Kera-Diet® safely improved hair and nail quality in healthy women.
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November 2011 in “Nature” The circadian clock affects skin stem cell behavior, impacting aging and cancer risk.
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November 2018 in “Nature Communications” The Sonic hedgehog pathway is crucial for new hair growth during mouse skin healing.
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April 2017 in “Genes & development” Scientists found cells in hair that are key for growth and color.
April 2019 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Activating the Sonic hedgehog pathway can help regenerate hair follicles during wound healing in mice, potentially improving regeneration after injury.
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October 2004 in “Differentiation” A gene deletion causes the "hairless" trait in Iffa Credo rats.
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November 2020 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” Using longer PEG chains helps nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better, improving drug delivery for conditions like alopecia.
Black hair's diversity in patterns and textures is influenced by follicle shape and keratin, and it holds cultural, artistic, and mathematical significance.
52 citations
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May 2015 in “PLOS Genetics” miR-22, a type of microRNA, controls hair growth and its overproduction can cause hair loss, while its absence can speed up hair growth.
June 2025 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” Keratin biomaterials could help heal wounds and regenerate tissue, but more testing is needed.
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November 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Mouse and human keratin 16 can both form filaments, with differences likely due to the tail domain, not the helical domain.
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August 2020 in “Experimental eye research/Experimental Eye Research” Different types of cells in the eye express specific keratins at various stages of development.
23 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
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January 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair follicles form hard α-keratin filaments in four steps, showing structural differences.