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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60-90 / 1000+ resultsresearch The Molecular Architecture for the Intermediate Filaments of Hardα-Keratin Based on the Superlattice Data Obtained from a Study of Mammals Using Synchrotron Fibre Diffraction
Hard α-keratin has a universal molecular structure with a specific superlattice arrangement.
research 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 High spatial resolution study of human skin using synchrotron infrared microscopy: application to the penetration of external agents
External agents penetrate skin more easily in areas with fewer lipids, especially through hair follicles.
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 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 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 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 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 Changes in the Molecular Structure of Hair in Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
Insulin-dependent diabetes alters hair's molecular structure, making it useful for studying diabetes effects.
research Correlation between element concentrations and x‐ray diffraction patterns in hair
Elemental composition of hair affects its x-ray diffraction patterns.
research Multimodal Evidence of Mesostructured Calcium Fatty Acid Deposits in Human Hair and Their Role on Hair Properties
Calcium fatty acid deposits found in human hair can change its appearance and feel.
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 The first observation of calcium oxalate accumulation in human hair
Calcium oxalate was found in human hair and could help detect certain health conditions.
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 Characterization of a Test for Invasive Breast Cancer Using X-ray Diffraction of Hair—Results of a Clinical Trial
Combining hair x-ray diffraction with mammography improves breast cancer detection.
research Spectral histology of hair and hair follicle using infrared microspectroscopy
Infrared techniques reveal glycogen, unsaturated lipids, and calcium compounds in hair.
research Molecular changes in skin predict predisposition to breast cancer
Skin changes can indicate a risk for breast cancer.
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 Organization of microfibrils in keratin fibers studied by X-ray scattering
The study improved understanding of keratin fiber structure by showing consistent microfibril diameter but varying distances and electron density profiles.
research 2P546 Structural Analysis of Curly and Straight Human Hair Fibers by Scanning Microbeam SAXS(52. Bio-imaging,Poster Session,Abstract,Meeting Program of EABS & BSJ 2006)
Curly and straight hair differ in how their internal fibers are arranged.
research Limits of Visual Detection for Finasteride Polymorphs in Prepared Binary Mixtures: Analysis by X‐ray Powder Diffraction
research Evaluation of a new X-ray fluorescent analysis technique for the creation of a Nordic hair database: elemental distributions within the root and the virgin segment of hair fibers.
The new X-ray technique allows for precise and non-destructive measurement of elements in hair, creating the first database of its kind for a specific ethnic group.
research Investigating the origins of nanostructural variations in differential ethnic hair types using X‐ray scattering techniques
Different ethnic hair types have unique nanoscopic and molecular features despite having the same basic keratin structure.
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 Use of rotary echoes in 2 H
A new method accurately measures molecular movement without complex modeling.
research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.