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September 2020 in “Sensors” The study investigated the pH gradient within human hair follicles using melamine formaldehyde particles containing fluorescent pH indicators, applied to 40 scalp hairs from 8 individuals. Confocal laser scanning microscopy revealed a significant pH gradient from the hair sheath to the external hair shaft, with pH values decreasing from 6.63 ± 0.09 at the hair sheath to 6.17 ± 0.09 at the external hair shaft. This suggested a pH increase towards the hair root, providing insights into the in vivo pH environment of hair follicles, which could be useful for targeted drug delivery applications.
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April 2017 in “Macromolecular bioscience” Scientists created tiny pH-sensing gels that can safely measure the pH levels inside hair follicles.
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August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” Smart hydrogel dressings could improve diabetic wound healing by adjusting to wound conditions and controlling drug release.
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March 2018 in “Trends in Plant Science” pH, calcium, and reactive oxygen species regulate plant cell growth, with key roles for NADPH oxidases and plasma membrane H+-ATPases.
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January 2018 in “Bone Research” TGF-β is crucial for tissue repair and can cause diseases if not properly regulated.