research Genetics of Wool and Cashmere Fibre: Progress, Challenges, and Future Research
More research is needed to improve wool and cashmere quality through genetics.
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KRT81 gene variations in sheep affect wool weight but not fiber length or thickness.
research Variation in the Exon 3–4 Region of Ovine KRT85 and Its Effect on Wool Traits
KRT85 gene variations can help improve wool traits in sheep through selective breeding.
research Diversity of Trichocyte Keratins and Keratin Associated Proteins
Hair and wool have diverse keratins and keratin-associated proteins.
research An ultrahigh-sulphur keratin gene of the human hair cuticle is located at 11q13 and cross-hybridizes with sequences at 11p15
research Human hair keratin-associated proteins: Sequence regularities and structural implications
Keratin-associated proteins help link filaments and affect keratin's strength.
research Isolation and characterization of genomic clones of human sequences presumably coding for hair cysteine-rich proteins
A new protein linked to hair strength was identified, aiding in understanding brittle hair conditions.
research Special Biochemical Features of the Hair Follicle
Hair follicles have unique proteins that vary by species and are influenced by nutrition.
research Changes in the Hydrophobic Proteins in Response to Biotin Administration in Serum of Infant Patients with Alopecia as Assessed by the Protein Micro-Sequencing Method
Biotin helps regulate proteins in the blood, which may explain its role in hair growth.
research Increased Vibrissa Growth in Transgenic Mice Expressing Insulin-like Growth Factor 1
IGF-1 increases whisker growth in transgenic mice.
research Improved forensic hair evidence for drugs of abuse by mass spectrometry
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
research Biology of Human Hair: Know Your Hair to Control It
Understanding hair biology is key to developing better treatments for hair and scalp issues.
research Investigation of the role of biotin in the regulation of wool growth in sheep hair follicle cultured in vitro
Biotin boosts wool growth and follicle health in sheep.
research Hair follicle differentiation and regulation.
Hair follicle growth and development are controlled by specific genes and molecular signals.
research Biology of the wool follicle: an excursion into a unique tissue interaction system waiting to be re‐discovered
The article concludes that the wool follicle is a valuable model for studying tissue interactions and has potential for genetic improvements in wool production.
research Evidence for biological shaping of hair ice
A fungus is essential for forming and shaping hair ice on dead wood.
research Evaluating the antioxidant effects of human hair protein extracts
Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
research Molecular modeling and structural characterization of a high glycine–tyrosine hair keratin associated protein
The 3D structure of a key hair protein was modeled, revealing specific helical structures and stabilization features.
research Structure and hair follicle-specific expression of genes encoding the rat high sulfur protein B2 family
The B2 genes are crucial for hair growth in rats.
research Oral zinc sulphate causes murine hair hypopigmentation and is a potent inhibitor of eumelanogenesisin vivo
Oral zinc sulphate reduces dark hair color in mice.
research Annurca Apple Polyphenols Protect Murine Hair Follicles from Taxane Induced Dystrophy and Hijacks Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Metabolism toward β-Oxidation
Annurca apple extract may protect mouse hair from damage by chemotherapy and could help treat hair loss without promoting cancer growth.
research Chapter 4 Cytomechanics of Hair
Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
research A Review on Forensic Toxicological Analysis of Drugs in Hair using Various Instrumental Techniques
Hair analysis is better than urine and blood for detecting past drug use.
research Expression of novel keratin associated protein 5 genes in the cuticle layer of human hair follicles
The study found nine new hair protein genes in human hair follicles.
research Comparative genomics of the keratin-associated protein (KAP) gene clusters in human, chimpanzee, and baboon
KAP genes are crucial for hair development and show both shared and unique traits in humans, chimpanzees, and baboons.
research A HPLC-Based Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase Assay for Assessing Hair Growth: Comparison of the Sensitivity of UV and Fluorescence Detection
The new method is 1000 times more sensitive for measuring hair growth.
research No difference in the proteome of racially and geometrically classified scalp hair sample from a South African cohort: Preliminary findings
Hair protein composition is similar across different races and shapes.
research Changes in the serum metabolomics of polycystic ovary syndrome before and after compound oral contraceptive treatment
COC treatment improves hormone and metabolic levels in PCOS patients.
research Food Bioactive Compounds and Emerging Techniques for Their Extraction: Polyphenols as a Case Study
Polyphenols in plant foods help prevent diseases and have potential uses in food, cosmetics, and more.
research Insulin-like growth factor 1 and hair growth
IGF-1 can boost hair growth by promoting cell growth and preventing cell death.