63 citations
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December 1998 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure and Molecular Enzymology” The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Scientific reports” Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
2 citations
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January 2002 in “Zhiwu Yanjiu” Capitate trichomes have more endoplasmic reticulum and vacuoles, while peltate trichomes have more plastids and larger subcuticular spaces.
65 citations
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May 2006 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Hair curliness is due to uneven distribution of different cortices within the hair fiber.
14 citations
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July 2007 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The new 3D imaging method accurately measures hair surface details quickly.
223 citations
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October 2020 in “Microsystems & Nanoengineering” Microtechnology methods improve organoid production for medical research.
66 citations
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June 2004 in “Biophysical Journal” Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
January 2013 in “Wool textile journal” 1 citations
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November 2003 in “Humana Press eBooks” AFM helps study hair surfaces for dermatology, cosmetics, and forensics.
2 citations
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May 2025 in “Medicine” Understanding skin, hair, and nails is vital for grasping their health and related diseases.
169 citations
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June 2013 in “Medicine” Understanding skin's structure and function is crucial for grasping skin health and diseases.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Aging skin shows thinner layers, fewer hair follicles, and new biomarkers like increased space between cells and smaller sebaceous glands.
19 citations
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
49 citations
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May 2021 in “Medicine” Understanding skin, hair, and nails is crucial due to their complexity and impact on health.
11 citations
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April 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” Disulfide bonds in keratin fibers break more easily under stress, especially when wet, affecting fiber strength.
7 citations
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January 2001 in “Comprehensive series in photosciences” UV radiation significantly damages hair, especially with humidity, making it more vulnerable to further damage.
A new microneedle patch effectively treats hair loss by delivering growth factors to the skin.
January 2026 in “Al-Azhar Assiut Medical Journal” Intralesional pentoxifylline effectively and safely treats alopecia areata, improving hair regrowth.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “PubMed” Mechanoreceptors convert physical touch into electrical signals through specialized nerve structures.
January 2019 in “CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MORPHOLOGY” 17 citations
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April 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” Continuous microfluidic processes can help scale up microtissue production for industrial and clinical use.
January 2003 in “Linchuang pifuke zazhi” Melanin granules can be expelled by exocytosis.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Actin filaments help stabilize and integrate cell membranes during transfer.
44 citations
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October 1990 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” The connective tissue around hair follicles changes structure throughout the hair cycle.
January 2015 in “Chinese Veterinary Science” Recognizing ultrastructures of cashmere goat hair follicles helps identify and locate follicle layers.
Curly wool has more orthocortex than straight wool.
30 citations
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July 2000 in “PubMed” Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
12 citations
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July 2016 in “Forensic science international” The research found that postmortem root bands in hair are likely caused by the breakdown of a specific part of the hair's inner structure after death.
68 citations
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May 2009 in “Medicine” Understanding skin structure and function is crucial due to its role in health and prevalence of many skin diseases.
1 citations
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August 2016 in “Dermatology - Open Journal” Mitochondria change shape to meet energy needs during cell movement.