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Finasteride modifies 5-alpha-reductases through a two-step process, affecting inhibitor potency and possibly causing side effects.

Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.

Stretched hair has a similar structure to natural silk, showing hair's elasticity involves reversible changes within its molecules.

Human hair has more unsaturated fats inside than on the surface, and certain lipids may help bind the outer and inner layers together.

Alkylated keratin from human hair can help deliver growth factors for bone healing.

A common mutation in the hHb6 gene is linked to monilethrix, but other factors may also play a role.

Keratin from hair binds well to gold and BMP-2, useful for bone repair.

Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.

Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.

Thymosin beta 4 protects cells from damage by blocking a harmful microRNA and boosting a protective gene.

Two specific genes are more active during hair growth in mice.

Keratins are crucial proteins for hair and nails, with a structure that helps teach protein principles.

The study concluded that specific proteins are necessary to maintain the structure that holds epithelial cells tightly together.

A genetic hair protein variant is more common in Japanese people and is inherited.

Not having enough cystatin M/E protein causes less hair growth and dry skin.

Disrupted cysteine metabolism may cause hair breakage in Alopecia Areata, suggesting potential treatments like N-acetylcysteine.

Understanding how keratin structures in hair are arranged and interact is key for creating methods to extract and purify them.

Mercaptans make hair more prone to damage, with reduced hair being more affected than permed hair.

A rare case of trichothiodystrophy was found with autism, seizures, and mental retardation.

Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.

The study suggests that higher levels of SIRT1 and SIRT2 may improve overall cell health and aging processes.

Two mouse mutants have defective hair cuticle cross-linking.

SSAT is a key enzyme affecting cell growth and metabolism, with potential but risky use in disease treatment.

Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.

EPC-K is stable except at very acidic pH or when exposed to sunlight, and it can decompose in low ethanol concentrations.

Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.