Reconnection Of Cysteine In Reduced Hair With Alkylene Dimaleates Via Thiol-Michael Click Chemistry

    January 2024 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Yue Wu, Li Ma, Timson Chen … Jing Wang
    Studysummary This study found that 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate can restore the mechanical properties of reduced hair by reconnecting disulfide bonds and improving the hair's structural integrity using a thiol-Michael click reaction, compared to untreated reduced hair.
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