July 2026 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” In this study on wound healing, sulfated glycosaminoglycans from sturgeon cartilage enhanced fibroblast cell proliferation, migration, and collagen deposition, significantly accelerating wound closure and promoting re-epithelialization in both in vitro and in vivo tests.
49 citations
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January 1972 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” 3 citations
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January 1984 8 citations
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” This study found that using composite alginate hydrogels containing Aloe vera, CMC, and tragacanth can improve the encapsulation efficiency and protect pumpkin seed protein hydrolysates from degradation during simulated gastrointestinal digestion, potentially increasing their applicability as functional food components.
54 citations
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January 1984 in “Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry” 7 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This study found that most milk powder samples tested from the Romanian market contained element concentrations exceeding legal limits, especially potassium, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus, and aluminum.
49 citations
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May 1974 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Protein Structure” Transamidases are present in the epidermis but their exact role is unclear.
July 2023 in “Nature Reviews Chemistry” A new method strengthens hair without using harmful chemicals.
1 citations
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January 2013 in “PubMed” In this study, treating hair with thioglycolic acid was found to alter disulfide bond patterns in keratin-associated proteins, shifting them from an ellipsoidal to a near-spherical shape.
December 2025 in “Biopolymers” This study found that chemically treated hair, particularly when subjected to both acid straightening and bleaching, experiences more significant structural damage when exposed to heat, highlighting key changes in both the internal and surface components of hair fibers.
24 citations
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January 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that quaternary ammonium iminofullerenes (IFQA) can alleviate oxidative stress in maize caused by hydrogen peroxide, promoting root growth by enhancing antioxidant cycles and reducing ROS accumulation.
6 citations
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October 2003 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that using poly(ethylene imine) as a counterion reagent improved the colorability and shampoo fastness of bleached human hair when dyed with an acid dye.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This review explores the role of advanced glycation end products in skin aging and their interaction with oxidative stress, but reports no new clinical findings.
This literature review found a lack of scientific studies on whether apple cider vinegar rinses can reduce carcinogenic exposure from synthetic hair extensions, indicating a need for future research to explore this potential intervention.
15 citations
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July 2002 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology” In this case report, two plywood mill workers developed allergic contact dermatitis due to exposure to uncured phenol-formaldehyde resin, not sawdust as initially suspected.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Developmental cell” In this study, DNA cross-linking agents used in cancer therapy were found to cause unintended hyperplasia and fate mis-specification in normal epithelial stem cells through inflammasome activation in dermal fibroblasts.
2 citations
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July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study identified a novel Acinetobacter species, strain A1-4-2, with exceptional biodegradation abilities and low antibiotic resistance, found in diverse environments and potentially useful for ecological restoration by degrading organic pollutants.
October 2021 in “Authorea (Authorea)” In this study, using tyrosine as a cross-linking agent for hair perming showed better initial results compared to commercial products, though efficiency decreased after washing without compromising hair strength.
18 citations
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January 2000 in “Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology” This research found that immobilizing type I atelocollagen onto artificial hair significantly improved the adhesion and long-term fixation of the hairs in the human scalp, indicating high biosafety and enhanced tissue integration.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study investigated a nanostructured system using PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer for incorporating the hydrophobic photosensitizer ClAlPc, finding it effective in causing cellular damage in Caco-2 cells under light while demonstrating no cytotoxicity without light, suggesting its potential use in photodynamic therapy.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” In this study, cricket-derived chitin successfully converted to nanochitin, which demonstrated improved physical properties such as higher transmittance and greater modulus compared to crab shell nanochitin.
4 citations
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August 2018 in “International Journal of Research -GRANTHAALAYAH” This article introduces a hypothesis that the enzyme catalase in processed meats may be a probable cause of higher cancer incidence due to its emission of electromagnetic fields, but no new clinical results are provided.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, KeraGLO, a nutritional supplement with hydrolyzed keratin, was shown to significantly improve skin wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, firmness, and hair health in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses compared to baseline.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Polymers” This study found that crosslinking buffalo gelatin with different methods can modify its properties and potential as a skin substitute, though double-crosslinking may increase immunogenicity slightly.
14 citations
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” This study observed that MAA beads improved vascularization in non-diabetic male mice by modulating the Shh signaling pathway in wound granulation tissue, but showed no such effects in females.
98 citations
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November 2002 in “Contact Dermatitis” This study found that adverse reactions to para-phenylenediamine in hair dye, including severe allergic contact dermatitis, may be more common than currently reported and often misdiagnosed.
4 citations
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August 2024 in “Cells” This research found that certain inflammasome proteins, like caspase-1, ASC, IL-18, and IL-1β, were elevated in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) compared to controls and suggested these proteins could serve as reliable biomarkers for inflammation, potentially predicting worse outcomes.
1 citations
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January 2009 in “X-ray Structure Analysis Online” A new compound was made that might help treat diseases related to male hormones.
January 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study found that the ethyl acetate extract of Semecarpus anacardium leaves demonstrated cytotoxicity against MCF-7 cancer cells and induced apoptosis, suggesting potential as a cancer treatment with fewer side effects.
14 citations
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November 2013 in “Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science” This study observed that glycine inhibited root growth and stimulated root hair development in habanero pepper seedlings, with ethylene signaling suggested to mediate these effects.