Proteins observed in scalp hair from preschool children
Kratika Singhal, Ryan D. Leib, Cynthia R. Rovnaghi, Maria Xenochristou, Nima Aghaeepour, Allis Chien, Grace Kyin-Ye Tam, Mónica O. Ruiz, Deendayal Dinakarpandian, Kanwaljeet J. S. Anand
The paper identifies non-structural proteins in scalp hair from preschool children that show heritability and are linked to brain development, immune function, and stress response regulation, with age- and sex-related differences.
bioRxiv · Jan 22, 2021 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology