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January 1959 in “Canadian Journal of Chemistry” Human and horse hair have similar end groups to wool and feathers.
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January 2020 in “VTechWorks (Virginia Tech)” αCT1 improves scar appearance by changing early collagen structure.
July 2024 in “International journal of agriculture and food sciences research.” The new fish peptide conditioner significantly improves and repairs damaged hair better than a commercial wheat protein conditioner.
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July 2011 in “PubMed” TRPS1 is crucial for bone, kidney, and hair follicle development.
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July 1998 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Shorter CAG repeats may cause hair and skin issues, while longer ones may link to acne.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Astrotactin-2 is cleaved in a specific way that helps understand its maturation.
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February 1994 in “Developmental dynamics” Specific proteins and molecules play key roles in the development of human hair follicles.
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March 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” AcSDKP may help prevent skin and hair aging and promote their growth.
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October 2011 in “Analytical biochemistry” Hair proteins have weak spots in their α-helical segments.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Keratin 19 forms less stable and shorter filaments than keratin 14, giving unique traits to certain skin cells.
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March 2026 in “Bioconjugate Chemistry” Peptide-based PROTACs show promise in targeting hard-to-treat proteins, especially for cancer therapy.