100 citations
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May 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology” Matriptase is crucial for skin barrier, hair growth, and may contribute to skin cancer.
April 2026 in “Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research” This study showed that keratinase pretreatment effectively reduces the time for enzymatic unhairing in bovine hides by opening channels for faster penetration, which shortens the process by over 50% and enhances leather quality.
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January 2018 in “Acta pharmaceutica sciencia” This study highlights that solid lipid nanoparticles may improve the absorption and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs, offering advantages over conventional formulations for various administration routes.
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December 2007 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” 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.
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August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” This review identifies that anaerobic bacteria from the gut and oral microbiota, not typical skin pathogens, are frequently present in hidradenitis suppurativa lesions, suggesting a role in inflammation and potential treatment targets.