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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” This study suggests that adjusting the ratios of keratin-associated proteins to keratin intermediate filaments can create keratin/chitosan hydrogels with more consistent gel properties for tissue engineering.
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February 1971 in “Biochemistry” Specific cross-linkages help make hair proteins stable and strong.
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August 1971 in “Canadian Journal of Zoology” This study reported the hematology and serum protein characteristics of chinchillas, including elevated transferrin to albumin concentration ratios during March and April, possibly linked to pregnancy or hair growth.
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January 1976 in “Vitamins and hormones” This chapter discusses androgen receptors and protein synthesis in the prostate, reporting that DHT-dependent receptor protein translocation increases protein-synthesizing activity after androgen injection in rat models.