The research found that people's hair proteins vary by individual and body part, with some differences between ethnic groups, which could help in forensics.
December 2023 in “International journal of high dilution research” Melatonin and Lissotriton improved hair quality and increased activity in mice.
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September 2010 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Keratin K80 is an ancient protein found in various tissues, important for cell structure and tissue differentiation.
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February 2016 in “Anatomical Science International” Hair proteins change location and structure as hair cells mature.
April 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Leontopodium alpinum extract may help reduce hair shedding by keeping hair in the growth phase longer.
Self-assembling peptide hydrogels effectively deliver drugs locally, enhancing treatment and reducing side effects.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Multicomponent crystals in microneedles improve drug delivery for hair loss treatment.
January 1995 in “Seoul National University Open Repository (Seoul National University)” SSO helps in skin protection and keratinization.
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March 2019 in “European Journal of Dermatology” A specific gene mutation (Y449H in K10) was found in a patient with severe skin disorder.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Olive Mill Wastewater extract could potentially improve hair growth and prevent hair loss.
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May 2020 in “Molecules” A new, efficient method was developed to synthesize a specific compound and its derivatives.
June 2024 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and heals diabetic wounds quickly.
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November 1977 in “International Journal of Legal Medicine” Human hair contains a substance that shows blood group A activity.
March 2004 in “大韓韓醫學會誌 = Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine” The hair essence product promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss.
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January 2008 in “Aesthetic dermatology” 26 citations
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December 1990 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Two specific genes are more active during hair growth in mice.
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December 2017 in “Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis” The method effectively detects banned substances in urine for sports antidoping.
February 1985 in “PubMed” 31 citations
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October 1992 in “PubMed” A mycobacterial protein shares a similar region with a human skin protein, possibly affecting skin diseases.
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September 2019 in “Forensic Science International Genetics” Hair keratin proteins can be reliably identified in hair as short as 0.12 cm, with 0.5 to 2 cm being the best length for analysis.
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November 2020 in “Phyton-international Journal of Experimental Botany” Wedelolactone may help treat chronic diseases by acting as an antioxidant and affecting important proteins.
February 2021 in “Dermatologic Therapy” Injections improve hair growth, density, and thickness in women safely.
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June 2000 in “Experimental dermatology” The Lanceolate hair-J mutation in mice mimics human hair disorders like Netherton's syndrome.
September 2011 in “Clinical Biochemistry” Glycoconjugates help heal hair follicles during skin repair.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The green alga Parachlorella sp. has potential for use in cosmetics and health products due to its antioxidant, anti-hypertensive, and hair growth properties.
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September 1994 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” September 2022 in “The Korean Tea Society” Houttuynia cordata compounds may help with anti-aging and hair loss.
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December 2006 in “PLoS Medicine” Hyaluronate fragments can help reverse skin thinning by working with the CD44 receptor.
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October 2018 in “Nutrients” Annurca apple extract promotes hair growth by changing hair follicle metabolism to boost keratin production.
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October 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” The new antibody, TYHF-1, specifically targets certain hair-related structures.