research iε-(γ-Glutamyl) lysine cross-linkage in citrulline-containing protein fractions from hair
Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
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5 / 1000+ resultsresearch Content of Citrulline and Other Amino-Acids in a Protein of Hair Follicles
This study reported the first known occurrence of citrulline in an animal protein, specifically in the fibrous protein of hair follicle inner root sheaths.
research Specific Citrullination Causes Assembly of a Globular S100A3 Homotetramer
This study found that enzymatic conversion of Arg-51 in S100A3 protein to citrulline promotes homotetramer assembly, potentially increasing Ca²⁺ binding required for hair cuticular barrier formation.
research THE LOCALIZATION AND SIGNIFICANCE OF ARGININE AND CITRULLINE IN PROTEINS OF THE HAIR FOLLICLE
In this study, researchers localized arginine and citrulline in rat hair follicles and found that arginine is abundant in trichohyalin droplets, while citrulline predominantly accumulates in the hardened inner sheath and medulla.
research The Enzymic Derivation of Citrulline Residues from Arginine Residues In Situ during the Biosynthesis of Hair Proteins that are Cross-Linked by Isopeptide Bonds
Hair follicles have an enzyme that converts arginine to citrulline in proteins.
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A user shared their positive experience with hair transplants by Dr. Craig Barton, having undergone two surgeries totaling 3,600 grafts for $12,000. They have been using finasteride and dutasteride for maintenance but stopped using minoxidil due to shedding issues.
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Shiseido's S-DSC Hair Multiplication Treatment in Japan is available to foreigners but is expensive and not very effective. Despite past disappointments, there is hope for future treatments with more options in development beyond Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community I wanted to share this micro-needling study with you guys, it cites multiple studies and goes pretty in-depth and shows promising results for those who do it.
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