An Investigation Into the Action of Transglutaminase on Human Hair

    John M. Gardner, Paul E. Swanson, B. V. Torres-Lopez
    Studysummary This study found no conclusive evidence of biocatalytic activity of guinea pig liver transglutaminase with virgin human hair, potentially due to a fatty acid layer on the hair surface.
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    1. Silicones as Conditioning Agents in Shampoos 1992
    2. Human Epidermal Transglutaminase: Enzyme Crucial for Epidermal Terminal Differentiation Journal of Investigative Dermatology · 1983

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