L-Cystine-Containing Hair-Growth Formulation Supports Protection, Viability, and Proliferation of Keratinocytes

    August 2020 in “ Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology ”
    Kristina Riegel, Thomas Hengl, Saskia Krischok … Harry F. Abts
    Studysummary This study found that a combination of oral compounds improved metabolic activity, cell viability, and proliferation in hair follicular keratinocytes, with L-cystine playing a key role in protection against oxidative stress.
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