Eating more protein during weight loss can prevent hair loss caused by not having enough protein.
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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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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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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
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July 2023 in “Forensic science international. Genetics” Hair protein analysis might help identify a person's ethnicity, sex, and age in forensics.
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new amino acid derivative, ATS, improves hair texture and moisture, making it easier to straighten curly hair.
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June 2015 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Wnt and Notch signaling help wound healing by promoting cell growth and regulating cell differentiation.
November 2025 in “Psychoneuroendocrinology” Hair proteomics could be a useful, non-invasive tool for identifying stress-related disorders.
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February 2001 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” HGF activator helps convert HGF to its active form, promoting hair growth.
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June 1997 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Apoptosis is crucial for healthy skin and treating skin diseases.
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December 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Disruptions in epidermal polarity genes can lead to skin diseases.
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March 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” A new method was developed to grow and maintain human hair follicle stem cells for hair reconstruction.
August 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Actin filaments help root hairs grow faster and longer under low potassium stress.
May 2021 in “Histochemistry and Cell Biology” The May issue discussed publishing agreements and four studies on cholesterol in hair, cancer cell changes, hormones in the uterus, and skin protein effects.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The Siah1 and Siah2 genes are active in mouse skin development and hair growth, especially right after birth.
October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair is complex, varies in type, and plays a big role in attractiveness and culture.
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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.
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June 2022 in “Biophysical Journal” TGF-β and TNF influence hair follicle cell fate, with TNF being more effective in triggering cell death.
Understanding hair follicle interactions can help treat male pattern baldness.
Different stem cells are key for hair growth and health, and understanding their regulation could help treat hair loss.
March 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A botanical extract may help manage hair loss from chemotherapy by preventing cell death in hair follicles.
A new method was developed to gently isolate hair pigment while keeping its structure intact.
January 2024 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Silibinin-loaded micelles significantly protect hair from UV-B damage.
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May 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Certain treatments can increase protein binding to natural hair but are less effective on permed hair.
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July 1999 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Human hair is made up of different keratins, some strong and some weak, with specific types appearing at various stages of hair growth.
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April 2020 in “Scientific reports” Changthangi goats have specific genes that help produce Pashmina wool.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.
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March 2013 in “Gene” Signaling pathways are crucial for hair growth in goats.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” K18® and Olaplex® both effectively repair bleached hair, improving its strength, smoothness, and overall health.