Oxidative Modification in Human Hair: The Effect of the Levels of Cu (II) Ions, UV Exposure and Hair Pigmentation

    October 2015 in “ Photochemistry and photobiology ”
    Anita J. Grosvenor, Jennifer Marsh, Ancy Thomas … Jolon M. Dyer
    Studysummary This study found that higher concentrations of copper (II) ions in human hair increase protein oxidative modification, contributing to hair damage regardless of UV exposure and pigmentation level.
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