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April 1996 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study found that intermediate filaments and matrix proteins in presumptive hair shaft cells are synthesized sequentially, identifying a new polypeptide component that changes during hair cell differentiation.
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December 2018 in “Routledge eBooks” This chapter reviews the chemistry of keratin fibers, which are essential for understanding the structural stability and functionality of mammalian hair and other similar biological materials.
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December 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” The study found that Sh-Polypeptide 9, a biomimetic peptide, enhances endothelial tubulogenesis and VEGF production more effectively than minoxidil, particularly at low concentrations, suggesting potential for hair follicle vascularization.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that mesotherapy with placenta polypeptide injection significantly reduced skin inflammation and improved aesthetic outcomes in adults with moderate-to-severe sensitive skin, without increasing adverse events compared to controls.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, peptide nanofiber gels RG and RJ significantly accelerated the healing of deep second-degree burn wounds in vivo, with greater wound closure rates and enhanced tissue regeneration compared to controls, attributed to increased angiogenesis and reduced systemic inflammation.