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February 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” K39 and K40 are the last keratins expressed in hair development, completing the hair keratin catalog.
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January 1991 in “Tissue and Cell” The male silkmoth's antenna develops olfactory structures over 21 days, with full hair formation by day 15.
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
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December 1991 in “Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences” Dermal papillae are crucial for hair growth and maintenance.
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June 2022 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Biology” Different types of fibroblasts exist in skin and understanding them can help improve wound healing and treat scars.
January 1992 in “Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production” Ferret hair growth starts between 0 and 4 days after melatonin treatment, with cell growth peaking in the hair germ and declining as the hair matures.
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January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology” Hair sheds gradually from the follicle, with readiness to shed indicated by less attachment material.
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December 2024 in “Methods in molecular biology” Hair proteins are complex and provide valuable genetic and biological information.
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March 2016 in “PLoS ONE” Key genes and pathways crucial for hair follicle development in cashmere goats were identified, aiding fleece production improvement.
3 citations
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January 1991 in “Toxicology in Vitro” Hair follicle cultures are effective for studying cell communication and testing chemicals.
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March 2013 in “Biology Letters” Early tetrapod keratins evolved into toe pad proteins in amphibians and hair proteins in mammals.
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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.
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January 2018 in “Cell stem cell” Different signals work together to change gene activity and guide hair follicle stem cells to become specific cell types.
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April 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new mouse gene, Keratin 17n, is mainly found in nail tissue and may explain why mice without Keratin 17 don't have nail issues.
January 2020 in “Open University of Cape Town (University of Cape Town)” Efficient culture methods are needed to keep human keratinocytes undifferentiated for hair follicle induction.
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January 1981 in “Springer eBooks” Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.
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May 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” Pro-Ile could be used in cosmetics to improve skin, hair growth, and healing.
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October 2005 in “PubMed” Keratin 19 expression in certain skin cells is temporary and not a reliable stem cell marker.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Different racial groups have varying keratin proteins, affecting hair texture and strength.
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January 2017 in “RSC Advances” Keratin peptides can change hair shape gently without harsh chemicals.
October 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” A special gel with stem cells can create new hair follicles.
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” Researchers used a laser to create advanced skin models with hair-like structures.
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
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December 2000 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” KGF and activin are crucial for skin healing and repair.
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September 2010 in “Pediatric dermatology” A 15-year-old with KID syndrome developed a rare skin condition called PEHFN.
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September 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” Basal cell carcinomas may differentiate similarly to hair follicles and could be influenced by hair cycle-related treatments.
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April 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair ages as the cuticle wears down, especially beyond 1 meter from the root, affecting its strength and shine.
January 2006 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Stem cell factor and certain proteins help melanocytes from hair follicles move and attach better, aiding vitiligo repigmentation.
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December 1995 in “Anthropologischer Anzeiger” Family members have similar hair protein patterns, which could be useful for genetic studies.