March 2016 in “RepositóriUM (Universidade do Minho)” Molecular dynamics simulations help understand keratin's properties and predict hair's response to treatments.
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January 2023 in “American journal of physiology. Cell physiology” Inward rectifier potassium channels are important in many body functions and diseases, and could be potential drug targets.
CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
April 2019 in “Molecular Informatics” Researchers developed reliable models to predict how well certain compounds bind to androgen receptors, emphasizing the importance of atomic electronegativity.
Calcium and hydrogen ions help root hair growth, while aluminum inhibits it.
May 2013 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature” A balance between BMP and Wnt signals is crucial for hair follicle stem cell function and hair growth.
January 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology (Print)” A boy's hair turned red because of genetic mutations, not lack of zinc.
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July 2004 in “Journal of morphology” Monotreme hair structure and protein distribution are similar to other mammals, but their inner root sheath cornifies differently, suggesting a unique evolution from reptile skin.
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December 2012 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” The nanoparticle-emulsion with polihexanide is more effective and lasts longer for skin antisepsis.
January 2023 in “Minds at UW (University of Wisconsin)” More research is needed to understand how shampoo chemicals affect hair strength and structure.
April 2024 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” June 2010 in “Chinese Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation is linked to monilethrix in the studied family.
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July 2019 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Wnt signaling is important for the change from the resting phase to the growth phase in human hair cycles.
A natural, eco-friendly treatment using casein and tannic acid strengthens hair by 21% while keeping it elastic.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” Dyed chitin nanofibers are strong, colorful, and water-resistant, enhancing resin strength and color.
November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” Inositol hexaphosphate helps protect hearing by preserving ear cells in mice.
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
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March 2024 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” Rizatriptan benzoate-loaded dissolving microneedles are effective and convenient for treating acute migraines.
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December 2024 in “Bulletin of Rehabilitation Medicine” Chitosan glycolate and lactate sponges are promising for wound healing, while chitosan ascorbate sponges are less effective.
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December 2010 in “PubMed” The new stiffness test works well for gels but not for sprays.
April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Asymmetric hair follicle differentiation causes the unique shape of kinky hair.
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” Natural hydrogels can improve wound healing but face challenges in becoming widely used in clinics.
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May 2021 in “Biomolecules” The 5/G hydrogel effectively improves diabetic wound healing.
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June 2016 in “Nature Neuroscience” Zeb2 is crucial for nerve repair by controlling Schwann cell function.
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November 2010 in “Development” Hair follicles in mutant mice self-organize into ordered patterns within a week.
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January 1972 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” 42 citations
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February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The adhesive quickly stops bleeding and repairs wounds in wet conditions.
April 2026 in “Lebda Medical Journal” Hair and body shampoos differ in properties to meet specific needs for hair and skin.
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June 2012 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new mutation in the KRT86 gene causes a hair disorder with variable expression.