January 2013 in “Shanghai Textile Science & Technology” Milk protein treatment reduces pilling in rabbit hair fabric.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Journal of cleaner production” New eco-friendly method strengthens and sets hair using light and causes less damage.
2 citations
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January 1993 Trichohyalin is a versatile protein involved in hair and skin structure.
44 citations
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March 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” A wide range of proteins are integrated into the skin's protective layer.
13 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” 161 citations
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June 1993 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Trichohyalin helps in hair and skin cell structure and function by binding calcium and linking proteins.
11 citations
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September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
2 citations
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September 1996 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Potassium cyanide changes hair's disulfide bonds to monosulfide, affecting high-sulfur proteins more.
12 citations
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January 2013 in “Acta Histochemica” Junctional proteins stabilize the inner root sheath and connect the companion layer in human hair.
October 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
6 citations
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April 2005 in “Journal of dermatological science” The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
Transglutaminases help form strong hair by linking proteins, and can potentially alter hair properties.
24 citations
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October 2019 in “Genes” A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Biopolymers” Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences” Transglutaminase activity is important for skin and is found in both mammals and birds.
1 citations
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June 2022 in “Gene reports” The analysis found genes linked to skin and hair development are more active in Pashmina goats, which may explain their long-fiber production.
122 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
29 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” Hair and nail proteins, mainly keratins, are crucial for structure and can indicate health issues.
108 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Trichohyalin makes hair follicles stronger.
6 citations
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October 2016 Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.
6 citations
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October 1988 in “Clinics in Dermatology” The molecular details of hair growth are not well understood.
27 citations
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May 2019 in “Cosmetics” The hair cuticle is made of tough proteins that protect the hair, but more research is needed to fully understand its structure.
4 citations
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Hair and wool strength is affected by the number and type of bonds in their protein structures, with hair having more protein aggregates than wool.
15 citations
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February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Some mutant mice have hair with abnormal cross-linking, mainly in the cuticle, not affecting other hair parts.
February 1999 in “The anatomical record” Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” A gentler, less damaging method for curling hair using tyrosine works well initially but fades after washing.
103 citations
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February 1972 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
13 citations
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July 2017 in “Biopolymers” Recombinant keratins can form useful structures for medical applications, overcoming natural keratin limitations.