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January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Human hair keratin is a promising and sustainable biomaterial for tissue regeneration.
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
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February 2011 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” Keratin films from human hair can potentially replace human nail plates for drug testing.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Washing permed hair after using thioglycolic acid helps reform strong bonds, making hair stronger.
January 2013 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Microfibrils are key for permanent waves, and hydrolyzed keratin improves wave formation and hair condition.
The keratin-based cream effectively repaired and improved damaged hair.
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August 2007 in “Journal of Surgical Research” Mice genetically modified to produce more Del1 protein had faster hair regrowth.
Loose anagen hair syndrome in children may improve with age, but treatment results vary.
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January 2002 in “Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin” A new method quickly extracts and identifies proteins from hair and other keratin sources.
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November 2008 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
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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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April 2003 in “Experimental dermatology” Human hair follicles grown in vitro maintain normal keratin patterns and structure.