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November 1991 in “Archiv für Pathologische Anatomie und Physiologie und für Klinische Medicin” Keratins 8 and 14 can help identify and diagnose benign skin tumors.
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January 2004 in “Genomics” A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
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August 2024 in “JID Innovations” AD-derived keratinocytes effectively mimic inflammation in atopic dermatitis.
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
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April 2008 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Hirosaki hairless rats lack hair due to missing DNA with key keratin genes.
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February 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Plet-1 protein helps hair follicle cells move and stick to tissues.
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” Researchers developed a new method to clearly see and label hair proteins with minimal errors using advanced freezing and microscopy techniques.
November 2024 in “Journal of Functional Foods” AP collagen peptides improve hair elasticity and gloss.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The 4C32 gene may help in mouse skin development and differentiation.
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December 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The C-terminal tail of AHF/trichohyalin is essential for organizing keratin filaments in keratinocytes.
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January 2010 in “animal” Hair follicle growth and fiber production in animals are influenced by chemical signals, proteins, pigmentation, genetics, and nutrients.
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December 2008 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Thyroid-stimulating hormone affects hair follicles but doesn't change hair growth or color.
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August 2009 in “Differentiation” Desmoglein 4 is controlled by specific proteins that affect hair growth.
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August 2008 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Hedgehog signaling is essential for normal sebaceous gland development and affects keratin 6a expression.
April 2025 in “BMC Chemistry” Thiadiazole chitosan conjugates improve hair manageability, moisture, and protection in conditioners.
January 2025 in “Kuwait Journal of Science” KRT71 gene variants may influence camel hair shape but don't fully explain it.
January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Mf-rich hair degrades more than Ma-rich hair, especially with Proteinase K.
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October 2014 in “PeerJ” Hair's molecular structure is mostly consistent, but genetic differences affect lipid types, which could help diagnose diseases.
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July 2019 in “PLoS ONE” Deleting podoplanin in mice promotes hair growth by enhancing cell migration.
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December 2006 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Hair patterns in mice are controlled by both a global system dependent on Fz6 and a local self-organizing system.
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October 1999 in “Differentiation” Mutant MK6a transgenes in mice cause blistering, hair loss, and potential human alopecia.
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July 2019 in “Cosmetics” Beautiful hair is flexible and elastic due to its unique double-layered structure and can be enhanced with succinic acid treatment.
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February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Small KP peptide improves hair without reducing agents, while larger proteins need them for better results.
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September 2011 in “Acta biomaterialia” Protein composition greatly affects the function of keratin biomaterials.
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” Keratin proteins are crucial for hair growth and structure.
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October 2002 in “Genetics” A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
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May 2021 in “Small ruminant research” The study found specific proteins that could mark different growth stages of cashmere goat hair and may help improve cashmere production.
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August 2004 in “Physiological Genomics” Dermal papilla cells help skin stem cells grow into hair.