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Alpha keratin is a protein present in hair,wool,nails, horns,hooves of mammals

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What is Alpha and beta keratin in hairdressing?

Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein. There are two types of keratin: alpha- and beta-keratin. Alpha-keratin is softer and is found only in mammals.


What are the functions of alpha-keratin?

it is the structural protein of hair


What are the functions of alpha keratin?

it is the structural protein of hair


What does alpha keratin mean?

alpha can be translated as the letter "A" in the greek alphabet, but also used as first. keratin are a family of fibrous structural protein


What substances are present in the nail structure?

Finger and toe nails are composed mostly of a fibrous protein called keratin.


Structure of keratin?

Alpha keratin has alpha helix structure and beta keratin has beta pleated sheet structure.


What proteins are contained in feathers?

Feathers are primarily made of keratin proteins, specifically alpha-keratins, which provide structure and strength to the feather shaft. Other minor proteins found in feathers include beta-keratins, which are present in the barbs and barbules of feathers, contributing to their flexibility and elasticity.


What protein in skin makes it tough and waterproof?

Keratin is the protein that strengthens and waterproofs the epidermal layer of the skin.


Is keratin a phospholipid?

No, keratin is protein No, keratin is protein


What does keratinization mean?

alpha can be translated as the letter "A" in the greek alphabet, but also used as first. keratin are a family of fibrous structural protein


What skin protein prevents water loss?

Keratin


What is protein keratin?

It a structural protein