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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” This study found that keratin derivatives with functionalized thiol groups improved binding to both natural and bleached hair fibers, suggesting a promising strategy for enhancing keratin's durability in hair repair.
86 citations
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April 2009 in “Journal of anatomy” This paper reviews the evolution of skin appendages and keratin-associated proteins among amniotes, proposing a model for their genetic divergence without new experimental results.
82 citations
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January 2006 in “International review of cytology” Vertebrate skin evolved to be more specialized and complex, especially in land animals.
10 citations
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November 2013 in “Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education” This review discusses the history, structure, and biological significance of keratins, including the crystal structure of a keratin helical segment, without reporting new experimental results.
This review discusses the potential risks of formaldehyde in hair keratin treatments like Brazilian blow-dry, and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the need for greater safety assessments including occupational exposure.