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January 2018 in “BMC dermatology” A new mutation in the PLEC gene causes a rare condition with skin blistering, muscle weakness, and hair loss.
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November 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Wnt/β-catenin signaling is important for keeping skin cell attachment structures stable.
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January 2013 in “Scholarworks (University of Massachusetts Amherst)” FERONIA regulates plant growth, pollen interactions, and sugar signaling.
September 2025 in “Brazilian Journal of Health Review” Early diagnosis and less aggressive hair care improve outcomes for Black women with frontal fibrosing alopecia.
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February 2006 in “Textile Research Journal” Enzymes xylanase and pectinase clean wool and specialty hair fibers effectively without damage, offering an eco-friendly alternative to soap and hot water.
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April 1982 in “Journal of the Forensic Science Society” Enzyme presence in hair sheath cells decreases over time, affecting forensic analysis.
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March 2006 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Cystatin M/E strongly inhibits cathepsin V and cathepsin L, important for skin formation.
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November 1965 in “Textile research journal” Papain and bisulfite break down human hair by dissolving parts of it.
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November 2008 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Cystatin M/E helps in the final stages of hair and nail formation by controlling certain enzymes.
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May 2016 in “Molecular biology of the cell” A protein in plants needs to bind two lipids to help with root hair growth, and this process is similar across different plant species.
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February 2025 in “Metabolites” The research found enzymes in Stephania epigaea that help make cepharanthine.
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January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Mf-rich hair degrades more than Ma-rich hair, especially with Proteinase K.
Marine sponges from Tabuhan Island can inhibit enzymes linked to Alzheimer's and hair loss.
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August 2005 in “Biopolymers” L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
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July 2010 in “The FEBS journal” The study found a specific peptide that helps detect TGase 3 activity in skin and hair follicles.
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August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” Modified pep7, named EPM peptide, effectively promotes hair growth at low concentrations and works well with minoxidil.
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May 1974 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
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August 2014 in “The FASEB Journal” CAP1/Prss8 does not activate PAR2 or inhibit PN-1.
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January 1984 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” SELP::KP improves hair strength, elasticity, and health, making it a promising hair cosmetic.
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January 2016 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Enzymatic phosphorylation of hair keratin improves the effectiveness of hair products with cationic ingredients.