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GlossaryHydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)

chemical compound H2O2 used for disinfection and bleaching

Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a chemical compound consisting of two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. It is commonly used as a disinfectant and bleaching agent due to its strong oxidizing properties. In biological contexts, it is produced in small amounts by cells as a byproduct of metabolic processes and is broken down by the enzyme catalase to prevent cellular damage.

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research Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) Suppresses Hair Growth Through Downregulation of Beta-Catenin

13 citations, September 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Hydrogen peroxide in hair dye can cause hair loss.

research Absence of H2O2 Breakdown in Human Hair Medulla: Implications in Follicular Melanogenesis

1 citations, September 2018 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah”

Human hair medulla doesn't break down hydrogen peroxide, which may affect hair color formation.

research Hydrogen Peroxide Disrupts Scarless Fetal Wound Repair

41 citations, September 2005 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

Hydrogen peroxide can cause scars by changing healing processes and increasing certain protein levels.

research CC-Type Glutaredoxins Mediate Plant Response and Signaling Under Nitrate Starvation in Arabidopsis

36 citations, November 2018 in “BMC plant biology”

ROXY proteins help plants respond to nitrate shortage by affecting nutrient sensing and growth.

research Stress-Induced Premature Senescence of Dermal Papilla Cells Compromises Hair Follicle Epithelial-Mesenchymal Interaction

35 citations, January 2017 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Stress can cause early aging in certain skin cells, leading to problems with hair growth.

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