Lead-Revealed Lipid Organization In Human Hair

    February 2003 in “ Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - General Subjects ”
    Loïc Bertrand, J. Doucet, A. Simionovici … Philippe Walter
    Studysummary This study found that lead treatment enhances the imaging of organized hair lipid structures, revealing their orientation and possible composition as lead and calcium soaps, with potential applications in various fields.
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