Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Soluble Proteins of Human Hair

September 2014 in “ Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology ”

M. V. Fedorkova, Н. В. Смолина, Elena V. Mikhalchik, Н. Г. Балабушевич, G. A. Ibragimova, Aida Gadzhigoroeva, E. I. Dmitrieva, Г. Е. Добрецов

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Studysummary This study found that UV radiation exposure increased protein elution and altered protein characteristics in hair fibers, suggesting environmental factors impact hair shaft proteins.

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