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August 2024 in “Cosmetics” K18® and Olaplex® both effectively repair bleached hair, improving its strength, smoothness, and overall health.
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August 2020 in “Resources” Macroalgae compounds offer sustainable, effective benefits for cosmetics.
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May 2014 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A chimeric keratin partially improved skin structure in mice lacking keratin 5, but didn't fully restore normal skin.
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March 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Hairless protein affects hair follicle structure by regulating the Dlx3 gene.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” ATG effectively reduces hair frizz without damaging hair strength.
YH0618 helps reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss by targeting specific proteins and pathways.
June 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Nestin-expressing cells turn into a specific type of skin cell in hair follicles during development and in adults.
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November 2019 in “Molecular biology and evolution” Cysteine-rich keratins evolved independently in mammals, reptiles, and birds for hard skin structures like hair, claws, and feathers.
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November 2007 in “Genomics” Mutations in specific keratin genes cause improper hair structure in mice due to faulty keratin protein assembly.
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” AMPD is a better and less damaging alternative to ammonium hydroxide for hair bleaching.
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June 2021 in “Amino acids” Human hair protein modifications could potentially indicate heart disease risk.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Aging reduces skin cell renewal and defense against germs due to TGFbeta, but blocking TGFbeta could help restore these functions.
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November 2015 in “The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology” Blocking IL-12/IL-23p40 helped reverse severe hair loss in patients.
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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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November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” YAP and TAZ proteins control skin cell growth and repair.
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April 2012 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Krt16-deficient mice help understand skin disorders like PC and FNEPPK.
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April 2020 in “Cells” DNA methylation and long non-coding RNAs are key in controlling hair growth in Cashmere goats.
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August 2003 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Phosphatidic acid may help hair grow by affecting cell growth pathways.
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December 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” A genetic mutation in the hHa1 gene creates a smaller, but still functional, hair protein without causing hair problems.
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January 2010 in “Journal of Clinical Investigation” N-WASP is essential for normal hair growth in mice.
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March 2023 in “Tidsskrift for Den norske lægeforening” Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition causing a bumpy texture, sometimes linked to other diseases, with various treatments available.
January 1989 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology” The symposium concluded that hair growth involves complex processes, including the hair follicle life cycle, the role of the dermal papilla, hair strength, pigmentation, and the impact of diseases and treatments like minoxidil on hair and skin.
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April 2019 in “Cosmetics” Hair stiffness is higher when it has more para-like cortical cells.
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January 2002 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” Apple extract called procyanidin B-2 was found to greatly increase hair growth.
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January 2000 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Certain substances that block a specific protein help promote hair growth.
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August 2007 in “Journal of animal science/Journal of animal science ... and ASAS reference compendium” Sheep wool follicles absorb different amino acids at various rates and locations, which could affect wool growth based on diet and genetics.
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September 2022 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” Nanotechnology in hair care improves results but has risks.
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December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications” Scientists found out how a specific protein in human hair cuticles behaves and is structured.
March 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Removing a specific gene in certain skin cells causes hair loss on the body by disrupting normal hair development.