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December 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” Prostasin has two roles in skin: one for normal skin development without needing activation, and another for proper hair growth that requires activation.
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March 2024 in “Sustainability” Using food industry waste and fermentation can create sustainable cosmetics.
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