Crystallin Fusion Proteins Improve the Thermal Properties of Hair

    October 2019 in “ Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology ”
    Ana Tinoco, José Aı́lton Gonçalves, Carla Silva, Artur Cavaco‐Paulo
    Studysummary This study found that pretreatment with KP-Cryst fusion proteins effectively protected Asian and Caucasian virgin hair from thermal damage by maintaining higher water content and preventing structural changes during heat application.
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