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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that the Bradford assay is a sensitive and reproducible alternative to the Lowry test for quantifying hair protein loss during brushing, with bleached hair releasing more protein than virgin hair.
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May 2011 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” In this cell study, Eclipta alba extract inhibited cancer cell proliferation and induced apoptosis, showing potential antiproliferative and anti-metastasis effects on liver and related cancer cell lines.
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November 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This study found that increased intracellular expression of thymosin β4 is necessary and sufficient to induce PAI-1 gene expression in endothelial cells, potentially mediated through Ku80 as a novel receptor.
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January 1994 in “Nihon Chikusan Gakkaiho” In this research, Holstein cows immunized with human hair keratin produced antibodies in both colostrum and regular milk that specifically bind to hair keratin, enhancing hair tensile strength without affecting skin keratin.
January 2026 in “Industrial Crops and Products” In this study, oral administration of ginsenoside Rf from Panax ginseng promoted hair regrowth and increased hair thickness in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia by enhancing androgen receptor degradation, highlighting its potential for cosmetic and functional food applications.