118 citations
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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.
106 citations
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” Chirality affects the structure, strength, and function of peptide-based hydrogels.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” Combining polysaccharides with alginate improves protection and release of pumpkin seed protein in digestion.
1 citations
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January 2008 in “Massey Research Online (Massey University)” A successful enzyme depilation system needs a broad-spectrum protease that doesn't harm collagen VI.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Chirality influences the structure, strength, and biological uses of peptide-based hydrogels.
March 1990 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” 18 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
68 citations
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
5 citations
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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damage hair follicles by detaching stem cells.
117 citations
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September 2003 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” The technology can help diagnose and subtype autoimmune diseases by identifying specific autoantibodies.
12 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
41 citations
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” A new method helps find proteins in hair to identify fetal growth issues.
1 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A special gel scaffold was made that speeds up wound healing and skin regeneration, even though it breaks down faster than expected.
November 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” A new method improves protein extraction from hair, helping identify potential biomarkers for fetal growth issues.
2 citations
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July 1999 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Proteolytic enzymes damaged hair follicle stem cells in transgenic mice.
15 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” Peptide drugs now target hard-to-reach proteins more effectively and specifically.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
18 citations
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April 2018 in “Biotechniques/BioTechniques” A new method was developed to extract and analyze proteins from very short human hairs.
1 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Health Sciences (IJHS) (En línea)” Soybean milk and okara are nutritious, have health benefits, and make tasty, long-lasting food products.
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels effectively deliver drugs locally, enhancing treatment and reducing side effects.
June 2025 in “Problems of Cryobiology and Cryomedicine” Low temperatures don't harm hyaluronic acid's healing abilities.
January 2026 in “Digitalen Hochschulbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt (Universitäts- und Landesbibliothek Sachsen-Anhalt)” Keratin from chicken feathers can be safely used for skin benefits.
Hydrophobic modifications make human hair less affected by water.
122 citations
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January 2006 in “Molecular & Cellular Proteomics” Human hair contains many proteins, with some being highly abundant and modified.
26 citations
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June 2010 in “Electrophoresis” New techniques helped identify rare wool proteins by reducing dominant ones.
12 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” Human hair protein extracts can protect skin cells from oxidative stress.
13 citations
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September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” UV radiation increases protein loss from hair and reduces hair protein quality.