research Moisture sorption/desorption of protein fibres
Internal lipids in keratin fibers, like wool and hair, reduce water absorption and release.
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research Lipid loses and barrier function modifications of the brown‐to‐white hair transition
White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
research Activated carbon fiber derived from the seed hair fibers of Metaplexis japonica: Novel efficient adsorbent for methylene blue
Activated carbon fibers from Metaplexis japonica seed hair are highly effective for removing the dye methylene blue from water.
research Exogenous and endogenous lipids of human hair
Removing external lipids from hair reduces moisture and increases strength, while removing internal lipids decreases water permeability.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research External lipid function in ethnic hairs
African hair has the most lipids, while Caucasian hair is more hydrated and stronger.
research Exploring Tectona grandis: Phytochemicals, medicinal value, and green innovations: A review article
Teak has valuable compounds for medicine, cosmetics, and industry, with potential in cancer treatment and biodiesel production.
research Contaminants of emerging concern in the fetal environment
Fetal environments contain various chemicals that may disrupt hormones.
research Biomimetics Through Bioconjugation of 16- Methylheptadecanoic Acid to Damaged Hair for Hair Barrier Recovery
16-MHA can restore the barrier and moisture of damaged hair, making it similar to undamaged hair.
research Discrete Nanoscale Distribution of Hair Lipids Fails to Provide Humidity Resistance
Hair lipids do not protect against humidity.
research An Overview of Biopolymeric Electrospun Nanofibers Based on Polysaccharides for Wound Healing Management
Polysaccharide-based nanofibers are promising for better wound healing.
research Valorization of Unconventional Hair Waste: Unlocking Opportunities in Materials and Chemical Engineering
Human hair waste can be valuable in engineering and materials due to its unique properties.
research Organoid‐Guided Precision Medicine: From Bench to Bedside
Organoid technology is improving personalized medicine by better predicting drug responses and treatments.
research Haemostatic and Biocompatibility Evaluation of Alginate-Functionalized Polylactide Composite Containing Zinc Sulphide and Hardystonite
The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
research Fundamental studies on the interaction between moisture and textiles. Part X. Moisture sorption properties of wool and hair fibers.
Wool and hair fibers absorb moisture similarly due to their keratin structure, with the amount of non-crystalline areas affecting the moisture uptake.
research Successive Release of Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinase-1 Through Graphene Oxide-Based Delivery System Can Promote Skin Regeneration
Graphene oxide helps deliver a skin healing agent over time, improving skin and hair follicle regeneration.
research Ozone interactions with human hair: Ozone uptake rates and product formation
Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.
research Prevention of lipid loss from hair by surface and internal modification
Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
research Nutrition of women with hair loss problem during the period of menopause
Eating a balanced diet with specific nutrients is important for menopausal women to manage hair loss.
research Degradation of Hair Surface: Importance of 18-MEA and Epicuticle
18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.
research Role of Lipids in Water Permeation of Different Curl Pattern Hair Types
Lipid content and structure affect water absorption in different hair types.
research Metal-Chelation-Assisted Deposition of Polydopamine on Human Hair: A Ready-to-Use Eumelanin-Based Hair Dyeing Methodology
Polydopamine is a safe, effective, and permanent hair dye that turns gray hair black in one hour.
research Self-assembled monolayer enhanced support-free two-photon polymerisation for microscale kinematic pairs
A new method creates precise, stable microscale structures with reduced friction and potential for complex designs.
research Properties of Murine Pelage Hair Follicles in Monolayer and Collagen Matrix Cultures
research A pure, monolayer culture of Merkel cells from sinus hair follicles of the rat
Adding fetal calf serum helps Merkel cells survive and change shape.
research A pure, monolayer culture of Merkel cells from sinus hair follicles of the rat
Adding fetal calf serum to the medium kept Merkel cells alive and changed their shape.
research Folate bioavailability in reconstructed skin models and effects of folate in a monolayer wound healing assay. Approaches on topic application
Topical folates can penetrate skin and enhance wound healing.
research Antiaging effects of equol: A unique antiandrogenic isoflavone metabolite and its influence in stimulating collagen deposition in human dermal monolayer fibroblasts
Equol may help with antiaging and skin health by boosting collagen and blocking certain hormones.
research The adsorption behavior of cationic surfactant onto human hair fibers
A certain surfactant sticks to human hair, making it change from water-repelling to water-attracting, which could help in hair conditioning.
research Culture Strategy Determines the Differentiation Status of Sweat Gland Cells
3D culture better preserves sweat gland cell identity than 2D culture.