5 citations
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November 2022 in “Diversity” South African wild foods may help prevent cardiovascular disease.
3 citations
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June 2022 in “Cells” The conclusion is that the new method makes collecting cells from plucked hair to create stem cells more efficient and less invasive.
2 citations
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November 2017 in “Case Reports” A baby boy's toe was saved from damage caused by hair strangulation by quick surgical treatment.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomolecules” Fermented papaya and mangosteen in hair care products helped prevent hair loss and improve hair thickness.
1 citations
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April 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The PCR technique can identify genetic differences in a wool-related gene among different sheep breeds, which may help improve wool and pelt quality.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
November 2022 in “Arab Gulf Journal of Scientific Research” Taurine is important for many body functions and its deficiency can cause health problems.
73 citations
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October 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Chemical hair straightening can damage hair and health, needing safer alternatives and stricter regulations.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Trends in biotechnology” Future hair products will use ecofriendly proteins and peptides to improve hair health and appearance.
1 citations
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December 2023 Hair grows in cycles and changes with age, starting from fetal development.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
75 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
53 citations
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March 2006 in “Biopolymers” TTD hair is brittle due to fewer sulfur amino acids and unstable disulfide bonds.
39 citations
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June 2012 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair structure during keratinization.
28 citations
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March 1993 in “Journal of Cell Science” Keratins K4 and K13 form stable dimers in mature esophageal cells, aiding cell stability.
22 citations
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November 2014 in “Proteins Structure Function and Bioinformatics” Cysteines in wool fibers are accessible and form important disulfide bonds.
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January 2013 in “PubMed” Permanent wave treatment with thioglycolic acid changes hair structure by altering disulfide bonds.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of S C C J” Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
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.
12 citations
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July 1964 in “Archives of Dermatology” Selenium sulfide shampoo doesn't affect hair growth or rest phases.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Using Selenium Disulfide shampoo weekly helps prevent scalp dermatitis flare-ups.
March 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders” Selenium disulfide shampoo effectively reduces dandruff and improves scalp health for all hair types.
September 1980 in “PubMed” Using selenium disulfide on guinea pigs increased hair loss.
September 2016 in “Journal of Engineering and Technological Science” Women with telogen effluvium have an imbalance in thiol-disulphide, suggesting oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss.
70 citations
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June 1998 in “Polymer” Permanent waving damages hair by disrupting its keratin structure.
52 citations
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February 2005 in “Biopolymers” Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
51 citations
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September 2012 in “Biomacromolecules” Disulfide bonds make keratin in hair stronger and tougher.
38 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Krtap11-1 is important for hair strength and structure.
30 citations
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January 2009 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal” Hair is hard to dissolve because of its complex proteins, but certain solvents that break specific bonds and hydrate can do it.
25 citations
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May 2019 in “Heliyon” Hair treatments cause significant structural changes, especially with excessive heat, regardless of ethnicity.