research Insights on the mechanical behavior of keratin fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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120-150 / 1000+ results research Hard X-ray Microscopic Images of the Human Hair
High-resolution x-ray images showed three main structures in human hair: medulla, cortex, and cuticle.
research Topological Markers for Subcellular Chemical Mapping using TOF-SIMS
TOF-SIMS improved chemical mapping in cells, confirming gunshot residue, tracking anti-tumor drugs, and identifying molecules in mosquitoes and wounds.
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 Scattering from Elliptical Hair Fibers Based on Microfacet Theory
research Scanning electron microscopy of ibrutinib-induced hair shaft changes
research Water distribution in human hair microstructure elucidated by spin contrast variation small-angle neutron scattering
The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
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research DRUG POLYMORPHISM IDENTIFICATION USING FOURIER TRANSFORM-RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LAMIVUDINE AND FINASTERIDE DRUGS
FT-Raman spectroscopy is effective for identifying drug polymorphs, ensuring quality and stability.
research Probing calcium and sulfur distribution and pattern in hairs using micro-proton induced X-ray emission （MPIXE）
Women's hair has more sulfur, and black hair has more calcium than white hair.
research Wavelength-encoded laser particles for massively-multiplexed cell tagging
New laser particles can track thousands of cells in 3D models, improving single-cell analysis.
research (Un)targeted Scanning of Locks of Hair for Drugs of Abuse by Direct Analysis in Real Time–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry
A new method can quickly and accurately detect drugs in hair.
research Generating Disulfides in Multicellular Organisms: Emerging Roles for a New Flavoprotein Family
QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
research Accessing Properties of Molecular Compounds Involved in Cellular Metabolic Processes with Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Raman Spectroscopy, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry
These methods help understand cell structures and reactions.
research Fully automated chip-based nanoelectrospray ionization-mass spectrometry as an effective tool for rapid and high-throughput screening of 5α-reductase inhibitors
research A Correlative Fluorescent and Electron Microscopic Technique for Ultralocalization of Trichocyte Keratins
Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
research Single hair analysis by X-ray fluorescence spectrometry detects small changes in dietary zinc intake: A nested randomized controlled trial
Hair analysis can detect small changes in dietary zinc intake.
research Effect of X-Irradiation on Differentiating Hair Follicles
X-ray exposure affects developing hair follicles.
research Analysis of Protein Interactions by Surface Plasmon Resonance
Surface Plasmon Resonance is a useful tool for studying protein interactions and has potential for future technological advancements.
research Fourier Transform Infrared Attenuated Total Reflection Analysis of Human Hair: Comparison of Hair from Breast Cancer Patients with Hair from Healthy Subjects
Hair from breast cancer patients shows changes in structure and composition, and a test using these changes detected cancer but also falsely identified some healthy samples as cancerous.
research Luminescence and other photoprocesses in hair follicles in the disorder Trichostasis spinulosa
research A Dispute Between the Cavendish and Caltech: The Emergence and Ubiquity of the α-Helix
The alpha-helix was confirmed as a key structure in proteins.
research Measuring changes in chemistry, composition, and molecular structure within hair fibers by infrared and Raman spectroscopic imaging
Infrared and Raman imaging can non-destructively analyze hair structure and help diagnose hair conditions.
research Automatic alignment of double optical paths in excimer laser amplifier
Researchers created a system that accurately aligns laser beams automatically.
research Optimization of X-ray microplanar beam radiation therapy for deep-seated tumors by a simulation study
Using 100–300 keV X-ray energy is best for treating deep-seated tumors with microplanar beam radiation therapy.
research Azimuthal Scattering from Elliptical Hair Fibers
Light scatters differently from elliptical hair fibers than from circular ones, and a new model better predicts this behavior, especially for shiny highlights.
research The role of disulfide bond formation in the structural transition observed in the intermediate filaments of developing hair
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
research Quantitative mapping of melanin in hair fibers using fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy
research Dark cytotoxicity beyond photo-induced one of silica nanoparticles incorporated with RuII nitrosyl complexes and luminescent {Mo6I8} cluster units
research Ultra‐structural hair alterations in F riedreich's ataxia: A scanning electron microscopic investigation
Friedreich's ataxia causes thin, weak hair with surface damage and cavities.