research Interactions between Crossed Hair Fibers at the Nanoscale
Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.
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research Leveraging Crosslinker Diffusion to Template Stiffness Gradients in Alginate Hydrogels
Stiffness gradients in alginate gels can guide cancer cell invasion and study cellular behaviors.
research Hydrogel crosslinking modulates macrophages, fibroblasts, and their communication, during wound healing
Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
research Experimental and Clinical Efficacy of Two Hyaluronic Acid-based Compounds of Different Cross-Linkage and Composition in the Rejuvenation of the Skin
Using both hyaluronic acid compounds together improves skin hydration and reduces wrinkles better than using one alone.
research iε-(γ-Glutamyl) lysine cross-linkage in citrulline-containing protein fractions from hair
Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
research Regulation of hard α-keratin mechanics via control of intermediate filament hydration: matrix squeeze revisited
Hard α-keratins stay stiff in water because the surrounding matrix keeps them dehydrated and strong.
research An injectable photo-crosslinking silk hydrogel system with biphasic release of BTXA and 5-Fu promotes scarless wound healing
The hydrogel helps heal wounds without scars by releasing two drugs gradually.
research Enhanced substantivity of hyaluronic acid on keratin substrates via polymer complexation
Polymer complexation makes hyaluronic acid stick to hair better, enhancing its moisturizing effects.
research Dynamically Cross-Linked Granular Hydrogels for 3D Printing and Therapeutic Delivery
The hydrogels are strong, self-healing, and good for 3D printing and delivering treatments.
research Understanding the formation mechanism of drug-polymer inclusion complex by structure elucidation and theoretical calculation
The research shows how certain drug molecules form stable structures with polymers, which could help create new drug forms.
research Rapid Formation of Cell Aggregates and Spheroids Induced by a “Smart” Boronic Acid Copolymer
A boronic acid copolymer quickly forms cell clusters, useful for tissue and tumor modeling.
research Hard alpha-keratin degradation inside a tissue under high flux X-ray synchrotron micro-beam: A multi-scale time-resolved study
High flux X-ray beams quickly damage the structure of human hair.
research A Biodegradable Supramolecular Adhesive with Robust Instant Wet Adhesion for Urgent Hemostasis and Wound Repair
The adhesive quickly stops bleeding and repairs wounds in wet conditions.
research Mechanism of Laccase-assisted Tyrosine Grafting on Keratin using BSA as a Model Protein
New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
research A novel method for visualizing hair lipids at the cell membrane complex: Argon sputter etching/scanning electron microscopy1
The method shows how hair lipids form specific patterns and their roles in hair structure.
research Double Network Physical Crosslinked Hydrogel for Healing Skin Wounds: New Formulation Based on Polysaccharides and Zn2+
The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
research The Molecular Architecture for the Intermediate Filaments of Hardα-Keratin Based on the Superlattice Data Obtained from a Study of Mammals Using Synchrotron Fibre Diffraction
Hard α-keratin has a universal molecular structure with a specific superlattice arrangement.
research Morphological and Macromolecular Structure
research Morphological and Macromolecular Structure
research Injectable Dual‐Crosslinked Poly(oligo(Ethylene Glycol) Methacrylate) Hydrogels Inspired by Mussel Adhesion for Cutaneous Wound Healing and Functional Tissue Regeneration
The hydrogels improve wound healing and tissue regeneration better than traditional treatments.
research Hair perming via thiol‐Michael click reaction: A strategy to avoid oxidative damage
A new hair perming method avoids damage and lasts longer than traditional methods.
research Structure of intermediate filament assembly in hair deduced from hydration studies using small-angle neutron scattering
Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
research The Viscoelastic Properties of Chemically Modified alpha-Keratins in Human Hair
Chemical modifications can alter hair's stability and flexibility, with hydrophobic interactions helping maintain structure in humid conditions.
research Analysis of heterogeneous reaction between reducing agents and keratin fibers using Raman spectroscopy and microspectrophotometry
The study found that thioglycolic acid breaks down hair bonds more consistently than l-cysteine, which is less damaging to hair.
research The Intermediate Filament Architecture as Determined by X-Ray Diffraction Modeling of Hard α-Keratin
Hard α-keratin in hair has a unique, nonordered structure, different from other fibers.
research Chemical Reactions Occurring in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids
Using both TGA and DTDG in hair straightening reduces hair damage compared to using TGA alone.
research The toughening transition in hair keratin
The observed "toughening" in keratin was actually due to water evaporation, not a real change in keratin.
research DSC-investigations of alpha-keratins and the specific effects of chemical treatments on human hair
Chemical treatments weaken hair's thermal stability and structure.
research The Production of Unshrinkability by Cross‐linkage Formation in Wool
Mercuric acetate makes wool unshrinkable by changing its elastic properties.
research Ex vivo SIM-AFM measurements reveal the spatial correlation of stiffness and molecular distributions in 3D living tissue
Collagen makes skin stiff, and preservation methods greatly increase tissue stiffness.