Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.
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August 2008 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” Recognizing specific tissue types on telogen hair roots can improve DNA typing.
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Skin tumor cells in patients with tuberous sclerosis have higher levels of a protein called cathepsin B.
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May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Scientists created three types of structures to help regrow hair follicles, and all showed promising results for hair regeneration.
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