research Mechanical and biological properties of keratose biomaterials
Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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300-330 / 1000+ results research Discovery of a novel murine keratin 6 (K6) isoform explains the absence of hair and nail defects in mice deficient for K6a and K6b
A new keratin 6 type in mice explains why some mice without certain keratin genes still have normal hair and nails.
research Mammalian keratin associated proteins (KRTAPs) subgenomes: disentangling hair diversity and adaptation to terrestrial and aquatic environments
Different hair types in mammals are linked to variations in specific protein genes, with changes influenced by their living environments.
research Synthesis of porcine pCLCA2 protein during late differentiation of keratinocytes of epidermis and hair follicle inner root sheath
pCLCA2 protein may help maintain skin structure and function.
research AN UPDATE OF HAIR SHAFT DISORDERS
Advances in genetics may lead to targeted treatments for hair disorders.
research Synthetic hairs: Should they be used?
Synthetic hairs are not recommended for use.
research Keratinic amyloid deposition in canine hair follicle tumors
Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.
research A highly resistant structure between cuticle and cortex of human hair
A tough membrane between the outer and inner layers of human hair protects it from damage.
research ROLLED HAIRS AND HYPERTRICHOSIS
A 15-year-old girl with hypothyroidism had excess hair and skin issues due to blocked hair follicles.
research Biomechanics of hair fibre growth: A multi-scale modeling approach
The model shows that factors like follicle shape and stiffness are key for hair growth and anchoring.
research Lamellar ichthyosis, dwarfism, mental retardation, and hair shaft abnormalities
A new syndrome may link skin, growth, mental, and hair issues.
research The cell membrane complex: Three related but different cellular cohesion components of mammalian hair fibers
The cell membrane complex in mammalian hair has three distinct types with different structures and chemical properties.
research Production and characterization of human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
Human hair was used to make biodegradable plastic films that could be useful for packaging and disposable products.
research Cloning of a putative keratin-associated protein cDNA expressed in various mouse tissues other than hair follicles
Keratin-associated proteins may have roles in various mouse tissues, not just hair.
research Specific Keratins and their Associated Proteins as Markers for Hair Follicle Differentiation
research Carbon-13 n.m.r. studies of keratin intermediate filament of human hair
Human hair keratin has a 40% α-helix structure that changes to a random coil in 8 M urea.
research Ultrastructural aspects of hair digestion in black piedra infection
The fungus Piedraia hortae damages hair by slowly breaking down its layers, leading to long-lasting infection.
research Characterization and expression analysis of the hair keratin associated protein KAP26.1
research HUMAN HAIR KERATIN PROTEIN, HAIR FIBERS AND HYDROXYAPATITE (HA) COMPOSITE SCAFFOLD FOR BONE TISSUE REGENERATION
research KERION MICROSPORICUM WITH HEMATOGENOUS AND ECTOGENOUS MICROSPORIDS
A rare scalp infection in a child developed into a kerion with additional skin symptoms.
research Spangled hair in siblings
Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
research Determination of the cuticula thickness of human and porcine hairs and their potential influence on the penetration of nanoparticles into the hair follicles
Nanoparticles penetrate hair follicles better when their size matches the cuticula thickness.
research The expanding significance of keratin intermediate filaments in normal and diseased epithelia
Keratin proteins are increasingly recognized as important for cell health and are linked to many diseases.
research Sequence and Expression of Murine Type I Hair Keratins mHa2 and mHa3
mHa2 and mHa3 keratins have different structures and roles in mouse hair and tongue tissues.
research Close Shave for a Keratin Disorder—K6hf Polymorphism Linked to Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
research `Cyclic alopecia' inMsx2mutants: defects in hair cycling and hair shaft differentiation
Msx2-deficient mice experience irregular hair growth and loss due to disrupted hair cycle phases.
research Keratin‐based particles for protection and restoration of hair properties
Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
research Evidence for calcium soaps in human hair shaft revealed by sub-micrometer X-ray fluorescence
Calcium soaps are present in human hair and can be removed with acid.
research Rat Hair Follicle Dermal Papillae Have an Extracellular Matrix Containing Basement Membrane Components
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.