research Exploring a biological tissue from atomic to macroscopic scale using synchrotron radiation: example of hair.
Hair has unevenly distributed proteins and lipids, with lipids mainly in the cuticle and proteins in the cortex and medulla.
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30 / 1000+ resultsresearch A Novel Hair Analysis for Trace Elements on Hair Cross Section by Synchrotron Radiation X‐Ray Fluorescence Imaging with X‐Ray Microprobe: Two‐Dimensional Distribution of Lead and Zinc on Smelter Hair
The method effectively maps lead and zinc in hair, aiding understanding of heavy metal exposure risks.
research Homeostasis and Cancer Symptom in Elemental Concentration Profiles of Hair Observed by Fluorescent X-ray Analysis with Synchrotron Radiation
Hair analysis can help screen for serious diseases like cancer and osteoporosis.
research Dosimetry for synchrotron x-ray microbeam radiation therapy
Microbeam radiation therapy's dose distribution changes with depth.
research Concentration homeostasis and elements in hair and dried serum observed by X-ray fluorescence analysis using synchrotron radiation
Hair analysis can help diagnose cell ion channel activity and calcium deficiency.
research Changes in structure and geometric properties of human hair by aging
Older people's hair becomes less shiny because it gets more uneven and curved.
research Correlation between element concentrations and x‐ray diffraction patterns in hair
Elemental composition of hair affects its x-ray diffraction patterns.
research X-ray diffraction study of the nanostructural dynamics of fibrillar systems of hair tissue
Hair tissue can help monitor environmental and public health risks.
research Hard alpha-keratin degradation inside a tissue under high flux X-ray synchrotron micro-beam: A multi-scale time-resolved study
High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
research Cover Feature: Electronic Circular Dichroism Imaging (ECD i ) Casts a New Light on the Origin of Solid‐State Chiroptical Properties (Chem. Eur. J. 4/2022)
SR-ECDi helps better understand and map the chiroptical properties of solid chiral materials.
research Spectral histology of hair and hair follicle using infrared microspectroscopy
Infrared techniques reveal glycogen, unsaturated lipids, and calcium compounds in hair.
research Electronic Circular Dichroism Imaging (ECD i ) Casts a New Light on the Origin of Solid‐State Chiroptical Properties
The research found that the properties of solid-state Electronic Circular Dichroism (ss-ECD) are influenced by the orientation of local crystals, which could help in examining and mapping chiral materials like pharmaceutical ingredients.
research Groundnut seed production manual.
Arsenic trioxide effectively treats APL, improving survival rates despite its toxicity.
research Existence of various structural zones in keratinous tissues revealed by X-ray microdiffraction
Keratinous tissues have multiple structural layers, including ordered keratin and lipid granules.
research Observations of root hair patterning in soils: Insights from synchrotron-based X-ray computed microtomography
Root hairs in maize grow mainly in air-filled pores, limiting their role in nutrient uptake and plant anchorage.
research Effects of ultraviolet B radiation on physicochemical properties of human hair shaft
UVB radiation changes the chemical makeup and dries out human hair but doesn't alter its appearance or texture.
research Lipid loses and barrier function modifications of the brown‐to‐white hair transition
White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
research Follicle architecture and innervation of functionally distinct rat vibrissae
Rat vibrissae structure relates to their sensory function.
research pMB FLASH - Status and Perspectives of Combining Proton Minibeam with FLASH Radiotherapy
Combining Proton Minibeam with FLASH Radiotherapy may improve cancer treatment by reducing side effects and increasing effectiveness.
research Medical Physics and Laser Technology: Advancements and Applications in Modern Healthcare
Advancements in medical physics and laser technology are improving healthcare but access remains unequal globally.
research Study of the keratinization process in human hair follicle by X-ray microdiffraction.
Hair structure forms the same way inside and outside the body.
research Polarized microscopy in genetic hair disorders: case series
Polarized microscopy helps identify hair irregularities in genetic disorders.
research Evaluation of Cysteic Acid in Bleached Hair Using Infrared Spectroscopy
Bleaching hair increases cysteic acid levels in a predictable way.
research Crystal structure of steroid reductase SRD5A reveals conserved steroid reduction mechanism
The structure of SRD5A reveals how it reduces steroids, aiding drug design for related health conditions.
research Imaging of Photo-Damaged Hair with a Differential Phase Scanning X-Ray Microscopy
Sunlight and chemical treatments change hair's internal structure differently, needing specific care.
research Local structure of human hair spatially resolved by sub-micron X-ray beam
Human hair has a new region with ordered filaments and the cuticle contains β-keratin sheets.
research External lipid function in ethnic hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
research Identification of Breast Cancer-Associated Lipids in Scalp Hair
Breast cancer may be detectable through changes in scalp hair lipids.
research A discrete transition zone between cuticle and cortex layers of a human hair fibre: changes observed in the presence of breast cancer
Breast cancer alters specific molecular structures in hair, which revert after cancer removal.
research Penetration of drugs through skin, a complex rate-controlling membrane
The skin is a complex barrier for drug penetration, but understanding its structure and interactions can improve drug delivery methods.