January 2005 in “Life sciences” Targeting LPA could help treat skin disorders.
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The hydrogel with a 1:3 ratio of hydroxyethyl cellulose to hyaluronic acid is effective for delivering drugs through the skin to treat acne.
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January 2012 in “Proteins” Electrostatic interactions mainly stabilize the binding of peptides to hair keratin.
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May 2016 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
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September 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Porcine placenta extract may improve hair growth and skin health.
January 2012 in “RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)” PLA nanoparticles can effectively deliver treatments to hair follicles, showing potential for hair therapy.
Newly designed proteins can effectively degrade specific proteins in cells, offering a promising alternative for targeted protein degradation.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Chirality affects the structure, strength, and function of peptide-based hydrogels.
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December 2010 in “Copernican Letters” Synthetic polypeptides in cosmetics may help with anti-aging, but their effectiveness on real skin is uncertain.
August 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” Ac-GFFY-IGF peptide is a promising, safe, and effective treatment for hair loss, better than current options.
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June 2014 in “Biomaterials” Peptide hydrogels heal burn wounds faster and better than standard dressings.
February 2024 in “Frontiers in plant science” Peps help Arabidopsis plants grow more root hairs by affecting specific genes and calcium signaling.
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April 2005 in “Journal of applied polymer science” PEI diffuses into hair at a constant rate, and urea speeds up this process.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The biofilm enhances skin healing by promoting cell growth and blood vessel formation.
December 2022 in “Journal of Plant Biotechnology/Sigmul saengmyeong gong haghoeji/Journal of plant biotechnology” A new peptide from ginseng berries may help prevent hair loss by promoting cell growth and reducing stress damage.
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August 2021 in “Cosmetics” The best shampoo formula used 1% high-weight hyaluronic acid, 10% acidic sophorolipid, and 1% salt for effective hair conditioning and cleansing without sulfates or silicones.
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March 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy” Injecting non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid into the face improved skin hydration, texture, pores, and reduced wrinkles.
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May 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Nanoliposomes effectively deliver hair-growth peptides into hair follicles.
January 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Injecting a peptide-hyaluronic acid mix improved hair growth in men with hair loss and was safe.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Peptide drugs now target hard-to-reach proteins more effectively and specifically.
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August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
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May 2020 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Genetically variant peptides are reliable for forensic identification despite age-related changes in hair proteins.
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November 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” Low-molecular weight hyaluronate can make damaged hair stronger.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
March 2024 in “Journal of functional foods” Collagen peptides from marine and bovine sources may help prevent hair loss by affecting hair follicle stem cells differently.
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January 2015 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology” IGF-1 from human placenta helps hair grow.
January 2013 in “Shanghai Textile Science & Technology” Milk protein treatment reduces pilling in rabbit hair fabric.