Mechanism of Hair Curling via Laccase-Assisted Tyrosine Grafting Using BSA as a Model Protein

    March 2023 in “ Journal of Natural Fibers ”
    Yu Li, Jing Su, Tarsila G. Castro, Artur Cavaco‐Paulo
    Studysummary This study explored using tyrosine as a cross-linking agent for curling Asian hair and found that it could shape hair effectively before washing without damaging the fibers, though the method was less effective after washing compared to commercial products.
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