December 2021 in “Journal of natural fibers” The conclusion is that new methods for isolating hair cuticle cells and removing the cuticle layer are effective and convenient.
May 2015 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)” APIs' stability is influenced by crystalline forms, pressure, and water.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
25 citations
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November 2012 in “Thermochimica Acta” Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
83 citations
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” The DNA hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by absorbing fluids, warming, sticking to tissue, killing bacteria, and aiding tissue and hair regrowth.
April 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” The new hydrogel made from thymol and glycyrrhizin helps heal MRSA-infected wounds in rats effectively.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
January 2014 in “Sen i Gakkaishi” Liposome-encapsulated thioglycolic acid improves hair perming effectiveness and durability.
30 citations
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November 2012 in “Proceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences” Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
3 citations
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April 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Light-activated hyaluronic acid derivatives can enhance skin healing and regeneration.
4 citations
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November 1968 in “Textile research journal” Hair fibers may have a unique, non-protein sheath not previously identified.
Hair fibers degrade and change color in very basic water.
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.
November 2023 in “Global journal of medical research” Understanding the properties of hyaluronic acid helps improve its use in facial aging treatments.
8 citations
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August 1993 in “Colloid & Polymer Science” The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
June 2024 in “ChemBioChem” Replenishing free 18-MEA can help restore damaged hair surfaces.
9 citations
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” A protein-based hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds and repair nerves.
8 citations
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January 2009 in “Transactions of the Materials Research Society of Japan” Water-soluble wool keratin can protect human hair from damage during treatments.
8 citations
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January 2012 in “International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of polymer analysis and characterization/IJPAC. International journal of analysis and characterization” Hydrogenated palm oil repairs and conditions damaged hair by preventing swelling.
4 citations
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports” 16-MHA can restore damaged hair's protective barrier and moisture balance.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
4 citations
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July 2024 in “Cureus” The treatment improved neck wrinkles and skin laxity.
2 citations
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August 1987 in “Analytical Biochemistry” A new method isolated previously undetected hair proteins rich in glycine and tyrosine.
May 2026 in “Fibers and Polymers”
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of applied crystallography” The technique showed that human hair has two main parts, with 68% being rigid and the rest flexible, and water swelling affects its structure.
226 citations
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January 2002 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” A new method quickly extracts and identifies proteins from hair and other keratin sources.
138 citations
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December 1976 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” The enzyme from human skin can cross-link proteins and needs calcium to work.
Trichohyalin, a protein from pig tongue, was purified and found to have a filamentous structure.