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November 2008 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that DGAT1 functions as a key enzyme in murine skin to regulate retinoic acid levels and prevent retinoid toxicity, impacting hair cycle and sensitivity to retinol.
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July 1998 in “PubMed” This study found that fentanyl accumulates differently in mouse hair after systemic administration compared to external loading, suggesting ionizable functionalities of hair influence drug retention from organic solutions.
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June 2014 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014.” This study found that chemically modifying human hair through esterification or disulfide reduction and alkylation affects the hair's viscoelastic properties, including stability, integrity, and response to moisture.
This study observed that hydrophobic modifications of hair matrix proteins significantly alter the humidity-dependent glass transition temperature of human hair.
January 2009 in “Xiandai huagong” This research outlines a chemical synthesis process for Finasteride, detailing the conversion of pregnadienolone acetate through various chemical reactions and modifications.