40 citations
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April 1999 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” In this study, the researchers identified the specific subcellular localization of the protein S100A3 in the endocuticle and cortex of human hair shafts.
23 citations
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April 2003 in “Journal of Structural Biology” Keratin structure changes during keratinization, but the exact model remains uncertain.
19 citations
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January 2009 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” This review explains the mechanical composition and molecular interactions that determine hair's mechanical properties, without providing any new experimental findings.
November 2022 in “International journal of trichology” This study found that glyoxylic acid caused more protein loss in hair compared to traditional alkaline straighteners, though both types of treatments showed comparable effects on hair tensile strength.
9 citations
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August 2005 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, the researchers report that a modified epimorphin-derived peptide shows potential for hair follicle regeneration, especially when used with 1% minoxidil in mice.
