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June 2017 in “Journal of Biomaterials Applications” This study demonstrated that keratin extract can stimulate hair growth by inducing the anagen phase in telogenic mice.
July 2026 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin” This study found that serum containing keratin extract from chicken feathers combined with Aloe vera showed promising effectiveness for anti-hair loss treatment, with certain combinations outperforming the positive control in measures of hair strength and growth in rabbits.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Propolis extract can promote hair growth and increase keratin production.
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August 2015 in “PloS one” This study found that the binding and release of BMP-2 from kerateine biomaterials are significantly influenced by pH and salt concentration, highlighting the potential for developing improved bone repair systems.
August 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, water-soluble recombinant keratins, specifically RK81, were developed and used in microneedles to investigate their effect on hair growth, discovering that more than 40% of the hair follicles responded, demonstrating the potential for hair growth promotion.