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    Novel Compounds for Hair Repair: Chemical Characterization and In Vitro Analysis of Thiol Cross-Linking Agents

    April 2025 in “ Pharmaceuticals ”
    Sami El Khatib, Dalal Hammoudi Halat, Sanaa Khaled … Bassam Alameddine
    Studysummary This study found that novel thiol-reactive cross-linking agents, particularly APA, significantly improved the tensile strength and elasticity of human hair fibers by effectively regenerating disulfide bridges, with potential applications for advanced hair repair treatments in the cosmetic industry.
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