research Structural changes in the trichocyte intermediate filaments accompanying the transition from the reduced to the oxidized form
Oxidation changes the structure of hair protein filaments, causing them to compact and rearrange.
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240-270 / 1000+ resultsresearch Giant axonal neuropathy alters the structure of keratin intermediate filaments in human hair
Giant axonal neuropathy changes the structure of keratin in human hair.
research Degradation of Hair Surface: Importance of 18-MEA and Epicuticle
18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
research Time-dependent 53BP1 foci kinetics in X-irradiated human hair follicle dermal papilla cells
53BP1 focus analysis in hair cells can help estimate radiation doses.
research Regulation of Receptor Binding Specificity of FGF9 by an Autoinhibitory Homodimerization
FGF9 controls which receptors it binds to through a process where two FGF9 molecules join, and changes in FGF9 can lead to incorrect receptor activation.
research High-resolution structures of mutants of residues that affect access to the ligand-binding cavity of human lipocalin-type prostaglandin D synthase
Mutations in the enzyme don't significantly change how it binds to its specific substances.
research Big Self-Supervised Models Advance Medical Image Classification
Self-supervised learning improves medical image classification accuracy.
research The location of the thioglycolic acid molecules in intrafibrillar unordered areas of the human hair keratin structure
Thioglycolic acid mainly affects the unordered areas in hair structure.
research Studying the arsenic absorption by keratin protein extracted from human hair
Human hair can effectively absorb arsenic from water.
research Challenges in the Physical Characterization of Lipid Nanoparticles
Characterizing lipid nanoparticles is challenging due to issues with sensitivity, reproducibility, and reliability.
research Androgen Regulation of the Human Hair Follicle: The Type I Hair Keratin hHa7 Is a Direct Target Gene in Trichocytes
The hHa7 gene is regulated by androgens in certain body hair, not scalp hair.
research 17β-estradiol Inhibits the Production of RANTES in Human Keratinocytes
17β-estradiol can reduce inflammation in the skin.
research Rare Earth Elements: therapeutic and diagnostic applications in modern medicine
Rare earth elements are crucial in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
research Imbalance of some Trace Elements and their Correction in Alopecia Areata
Correcting trace element imbalances may help reduce alopecia areata symptoms.
research Elemental hair analysis: A review of procedures and applications
Hair elemental analysis could be useful for health and exposure assessment but requires more standardization and research.
research Characterization of X-Linked SNP genotypic variation in globally distributed human populations
The research concluded that selection significantly shaped the genetic variation of the X chromosome, with certain regions affected by past selective events.
research Environmental exposure to platinum group elements released by automotive catalytic converters: the risk for children
Children are at risk of health issues from exposure to platinum group elements from car exhausts.
research The role of iron and zinc in chemotherapy-induced alopecia
Iron and zinc levels in hair are not linked to hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Growth of the Hair
Hair growth is cyclic and influenced mainly by local factors.
research Steroid Sulfatase: Molecular Biology, Regulation, and Inhibition
The enzyme steroid sulfatase is linked to breast cancer and other conditions, and inhibitors are being developed for treatment.
research Exogenous Factors in Hair Disorders
Outside factors like grooming, chemicals, and the environment can damage hair and cause disorders.
research Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation, Smoking and Nutrition on Hair
Ultraviolet rays damage hair, smoking may cause hair loss, and good nutrition is important for hair health, but genetics mainly decide hair thickness.
research Vitamin D activates type A natriuretic peptide receptor gene transcription in inner medullary collecting duct cells
Vitamin D boosts a specific gene activity in kidney cells that could improve heart and kidney function.
research Role of hair as Evidence in Investigation: A Forensic Approach
Hair can help solve crimes by revealing personal and chemical information.
research Analysis of nutritional elements in Indian medicinal herbs used to cure general weakness
Indian medicinal herbs used for general weakness contain beneficial nutrients.
research Relationships Between Hair Chemical Elements and Nutritional Status in Oldest-Old and Centenarian Populations
Hair selenium levels can indicate nutritional status in very old people.
research Hair trace elementary profiles in aging rodents and primates: links to altered cell homeodynamics and disease
research Distributions of sulphur and other elements in human hair follicles
Sulphur in hair follicles increases from the bulb and then levels off, while other elements vary in distribution.
research Hair Minerals and Metabolic Health in Belgian Elementary School Girls
Higher hair levels of calcium and magnesium are linked to higher body weight, while lower levels are linked to worse metabolic health.
research Dietary patterns, plasma and hair trace element in Ukrainian cohort of adults during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study
Good nutrition and essential trace elements like zinc, selenium, and iron are important for a strong immune system and reducing COVID-19 severity.