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February 2013 in “PLoS ONE” Neprilysin is important for hair growth regulation.
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June 2022 in “Molecules” Thiazole, a sulfur and nitrogen chemical, is useful in creating potential drugs for conditions like seizures, cancer, bacterial infections, tuberculosis, inflammation, malaria, viruses, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and A1-receptor issues.
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September 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair quality is genetically determined and linked to its composition and strength.
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July 2000 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” POMC-derived peptides are important for skin functions like immune response and stress management.
September 2018 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” L-arginine, hydrolysed keratin, and cystine-silanol copolymer can help protect hair from damage during and after bleaching.
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February 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Impaired LEF1 activation speeds up skin cell development in Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome.
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August 2018 in “Journal of biomedical nanotechnology” Licorice root-derived nanoparticles target liver cancer cells to improve treatment and reduce side effects.
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March 2008 in “Experimental Dermatology” A substance called compound-1 could help increase hair growth by maintaining prostaglandin levels in hair follicles.
November 2025 in “JDDG Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft” Restoring phenylalanine levels improved skin and hair symptoms in a PKU infant.
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.
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July 1951 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry” Yeast grown on wood sugar with added methionine could be a cheap alternative to animal protein for feed.
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July 1997 in “PubMed” The harlequin ichthyosis mouse mutation causes thick skin and early death, resembling a human skin disorder.
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April 2019 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The new SIS-PEG sponge is a promising material for skin regeneration and hair growth.
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April 2022 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” A new therapy for a skin blistering condition has not been developed yet.
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October 2023 in “PROTOPLASMA” 4 citations
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural hydrogels can improve wound healing but face challenges in becoming widely used in clinics.
January 2006 in “Basic & Clinical Medicine” Hair keratin doesn't significantly affect rat organ function but may help detect early rejection through blood changes.
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March 2003 in “Archiv Der Pharmazie” Scientists made new substances that can block an enzyme linked to prostate issues and hair loss, with potential for creating a new treatment.
February 2023 in “Materials today bio” The treatment effectively promotes hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia without causing skin irritation.
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October 2017 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Chitosan-coated nanoparticles can effectively deliver positively charged drugs through the skin using iontophoresis.
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April 2017 in “Macromolecular bioscience” Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
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September 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” June 2026 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Innovation” Alpha-ketoglutaric acid may help treat aging and age-related diseases.
May 2024 in “Journal of molecular structure” A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
November 2024 in “Journal of Scientific Agriculture” Silk proteins are great for cosmetics because they protect and improve skin and hair while being eco-friendly.
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December 2000 in “The journal of cell biology/The Journal of cell biology” Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.