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October 2002 in “PubMed” Human hair keratin scaffolds help repair injured muscles by breaking down and activating muscle cell growth.
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August 2014 in “Journal of molecular structure” Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain mutations in the KLHL24 gene cause a skin disorder by breaking down an important skin protein.
Granzyme B accelerates skin aging and impairs healing by breaking down important skin components.
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December 2019 in “The EMBO Journal” NEDD4 and NEDD4L help control intestinal stem cells and prevent tumors by breaking down the LGR5 receptor.
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Some people have a genetic variation that makes them less effective at breaking down drugs.
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June 2013 in “PLOS ONE” Engineered skin substitutes can grow hair but have limitations like missing sebaceous glands and hair not breaking through the skin naturally.
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October 2025 in “Cancer” PROTACs offer a new, precise way to treat cancer by breaking down harmful proteins.
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February 2015 in “Acta Crystallographica Section D: Structural Biology” The study concludes that certain domains in Clostridium histolyticum enzymes are structurally unique, bind calcium to become more stable, and play distinct roles in breaking down collagen, with potential applications in medicine and drug delivery.
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March 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Clotrimazole, an antifungal cream, may safely reduce skin pigmentation by breaking down the enzyme needed for making melanin.
Calcium hydroxide in an ayurvedic product caused hair breakage.
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January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
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January 2013 Depilatories use chemicals to weaken hair for easy removal.
August 2023 in “Journal of Student Research” Human hair keratin mixed with rubber slightly improves its strength and biodegradability.
June 2022 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” Antioxidants like catalase are important for preventing hair loss conditions like alopecia.
January 1991 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” A new method effectively visualizes keratin in hair without harsh chemicals.
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July 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
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November 2004 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” The Foxn1 gene is essential for normal nail and hair development.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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February 2023 in “Environmental and experimental botany” Jasmonic acid helps plants grow, defend against threats, and survive stressful conditions like drought and salt.
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January 1997 in “International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation” Microsporum canis breaks down animal hair fastest in sheep and foxes, slowest in humans.
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August 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Antioxidants, like catalase, are crucial for keeping hair follicles alive.
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June 2010 in “Medicina de Familia SEMERGEN” The girl's "dandruff" was actually harmless hair casts, not a hygiene issue.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” MCP@G improves diabetic wound healing by reducing stress and promoting tissue repair.
Autophagy helps activate hair stem cells and hair growth by changing their energy use to glycolysis.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
December 2015 in “아시안뷰티화장품학술지” Green tea's EGCG has various health benefits, including antioxidant properties, skin protection, cancer cell growth inhibition, anti-inflammatory effects, fat breakdown, detoxification, diabetes management, hair growth stimulation, and prevention of gum disease.
January 2013 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
March 2010 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
January 2006 in “International Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” Stress can cause and worsen hair loss, so managing stress is important for better hair health.