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March 2012 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” In this study, UVB exposure was found to alter certain chemical properties of the hair shaft, such as keratin components and water content, without significantly affecting its physical morphology.
3 citations
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that methyl nonanoate and methyl caprate significantly enhanced the skin penetration of minoxidil compared to solutions with other common enhancers like Azone, DMSO, or DEET.
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May 2016 in “Polymer” This study reports that novel core-ABS nanocarriers efficiently loaded with dexamethasone and finasteride show potential for dermal drug delivery, exhibiting non-toxic interactions with human keratinocyte cells and skin penetration.
15 citations
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March 2014 in “Biochimica and biophysica acta. Molecular and cell biology of lipids” This review discusses the role of acyl-CoA binding protein (ACBP) in the epidermal barrier, noting that its disruption in mice is linked to skin and fur abnormalities; it reports no new clinical results.
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July 2012 in “Journal of Lipid Research” This study found that the acyl-CoA binding protein is essential for the production of very long chain free fatty acids in the stratum corneum and maintaining normal epidermal barrier function in mice.