research Silicon in hair loss: a preliminary SEM microanalysis study
The study suggests silicon might be important for healthy hair, as less silicon was found in people with hair loss.
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720-750 / 1000+ results research Regulation of secondary hair follicle cycle in cashmere goats by miR-877-3p targeting IGFBP5 gene
miR-877-3p can improve cashmere quality by regulating hair growth in goats.
research Bioactive peptides derived from food proteins preventing lifestyle‐related diseases
Food-derived peptides may help prevent diseases like high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and can support the immune system.
research Expression patterns of keratin intermediate filament and keratin associated protein genes in wool follicles
Gene expression in wool follicles changes with growth cycles, offering insights into wool and human hair growth.
research Characterization of the cysteine-rich calcium-binding S100A3 protein from human hair cuticles
Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
research A detailed mapping of the readily accessible disulphide bonds in the cortex of wool fibres
Researchers found that the most reachable bonds in wool fibers are near the ends of certain proteins, which help stabilize the fiber's structure.
research Improved two‐dimensional electrophoretic mapping of Japanese human hair proteins; application to curved and straight Japanese human hairs; and protein identification by MALDI MS and MS/MS quadrupole time‐of‐flight mass spectrometry
The study found that minor protein differences between curved and straight Japanese hair are unlikely to significantly affect hair structure.
research Hard Keratin IF and Associated Proteins
research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research Identification of differentially expressed genes affecting hair and cashmere growth in the Laiwu black goat by microarray
Specific genes influence hair and cashmere growth in Laiwu black goats.
research Hair-Growth-Promoting Effects of the Fish Collagen Peptide in Human Dermal Papilla Cells and C57BL/6 Mice Modulating Wnt/β-Catenin and BMP Signaling Pathways
Fish collagen peptides can significantly promote hair growth.
research Chelators Depigment and Inorease Elasticity of Mink Skin
Certain chelators lighten mink skin and hair, increase skin elasticity, and disrupt hair growth without affecting fur quality.
research Extraction of keratin particles as intact protein sequences from chicken feathers and their characterization
Keratin from chicken feathers can be safely used for skin benefits.
research Transglutaminase from Hair Follicle of Guinea Pig
A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
research NEWER FINDINGS ON THE ENZYMES AND PROTEINS OF HAIR FOLLICLES
research Using proteomics to compare the molecular structures of sulfide and permeate-depilated sheepskins
The conclusion is that using bovine milk permeate to remove wool from sheepskins is eco-friendly and results in smoother, higher quality leather compared to traditional sulfide methods.
research Molecular modeling and structural characterization of a high glycine–tyrosine hair keratin associated protein
The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
research Development and Evaluation of a Novel Fish-Derived Protein Peptide Conditioner Formulated with Pneumatophorus japonicus Heads Peptides
The new fish peptide conditioner significantly improves and repairs damaged hair better than a commercial wheat protein conditioner.
research Protein chains in hair and epidermal keratin IF: Structural features and spatial arrangements
research Proteoglycans and Associated Proteins of the Mammalian Hair Follicle
research A Fatty Acid / Protein Complex in Human Hair
A fatty acid/protein complex in human hair helps protect it from damage.
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Collagen VII helps skin heal and stay strong, sirolimus may lower skin cancer risk in kidney transplant patients, high-molecular-mass hyaluronan helps naked mole rats resist cancer, dermal γδ T cells aid in hair growth in rodents, and overexpression of IL-33 in mouse skin causes itchiness, offering a model for studying allergic inflammation treatments.
research High‐Sulfur Protein Gene Expression in a Transgenic Mouse
Minoxidil boosts hair growth in genetically modified mice.
research Topical application of Bifidobacterium‐fermented soy milk extract containing genistein and daidzein improves rheological and physiological properties of skin
Applying a special soy milk extract on skin can make it more elastic and hydrated.
research Disturbed Keratinocyte Differentiation in Transgenic Mice and Organotypic Keratinocyte Cultures as a Result of Spermidine/Spermine N1-Acetyltransferase Overexpression
Overexpression of SSAT causes hair loss and skin issues, but reducing putrescine can help.
research Identification of potential key genes and pathways associated with the Pashmina fiber initiation using RNA-Seq and integrated bioinformatics analysis
Key genes and pathways, including Wnt, NF-Kappa, and JAK-STAT, are crucial for starting Pashmina fiber growth in goats.
research Characterisation of an Ovine Keratin Associated Protein (KAP) Gene, Which Would Produce a Protein Rich in Glycine and Tyrosine, but Lacking in Cysteine
A new sheep gene, KRTAP36-1, may help breed sheep with better wool by reducing prickle factor.
research Chitinase 3-Like 1 and C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 5 proteins and the hair cycle
CHI3L1 and CXCL5 proteins help promote hair growth.
research Characterizing Wool Keratin
Wool keratin is reactive, biocompatible, biodegradable, and can model keratin from other sources.
research Silicones as conditioning agents in shampoos
Silicones in shampoos make hair smoother, easier to manage, and reduce friction.