13 citations
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January 2013 in “Applied and Environmental Microbiology” This study found that regio-specific hydroxylation of cyclosporine A in Sebekia benihana is mediated by the cytochrome P450 hydroxylase CYP-sb21, suggesting potential biotechnological applications for hair growth promotion without immunosuppressive effects.
January 2020 in “대한미용학회지” This study reported that both gray and black-brown hair had decreased sulfur content after dyeing with a permanent hair dye mixture consisting primarily of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
48 citations
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July 1996 in “Human & Experimental Toxicology” Human enzymes can detoxify harmful substances but might also increase their cancer risk.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” In this study, researchers developed a composite electrospun wound dressing containing strontium zinc silicon bioceramics, which significantly activated hair follicle stem cells and promoted hair follicle and capillary regeneration in deep burn wounds, suggesting a promising approach for burn wound healing.
9 citations
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March 1993 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study suggests that rat skin may synthesize minoxidil sulphate independently, implying the skin could contribute to minoxidil's hair growth promotion without help from the liver or other organs.
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January 2015 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study found that washing hair after reduction in a permanent waving process allows for significant reformation of disulfide cross-links, enhancing the strength and elasticity of hair fibers.
75 citations
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March 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses the complexities and uncertainties in the pathways and mechanisms for disulfide bond formation in multicellular organisms and reports no new experimental findings.
October 2012 in “Sax's Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials” January 2026 in “Molecules” In this study, the novel thiol-Michael click perming molecule, MA2-CySS, achieved repeatable perming with reduced oxidative damage, preserving hair keratin's structure while maintaining efficiency comparable to traditional oxidative methods.
February 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” May 2024 in “Reactions weekly” January 2006 in “Analytical chemistry, an Indian journal” This study developed two sensitive spectrophotometric methods to accurately determine finasteride in pure and tablet forms, demonstrating linear response and compliance with ICH guidelines.
12 citations
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February 1998 in “Gene” This study identified two high sulfur protein genes, B2E and B2F, in rats, which are expressed in hair cortical cells during anagen and contribute to hair fiber production.
This study found that exposure to Prussian Blue caused significant detachment of cuticle segments from the hair shaft in both new and aged human hairs.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that a synthetic polyphenol, dimeric 1,2,4-benzenetriol (diBTO), can coat gray hair and gradually oxidize, creating a resistant brown layer similar to apple browning, which offers a practical hair dyeing solution that withstands washing and reduces the need for long dyeing sessions.
September 2026 in “Angewandte Chemie International Edition” In this study, SEU-302, a newly synthesized covalent organic framework, demonstrated potent photodynamic antibacterial effects, showing effective elimination of Staphylococcus aureus, wound healing promotion, and inflammation reduction both in vitro and in vivo, highlighting its therapeutic promise against bacterial infections.
September 2026 in “Angewandte Chemie” In this research, SEU-302, a newly developed covalent organic framework, exhibited significant antibacterial and wound-healing properties in vitro and in vivo, effectively eliminating Staphylococcus aureus and reducing inflammation under light activation, thereby showcasing its potential for therapeutic photodynamic applications.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, baicalin, a component of Baikal skullcap, was found to inhibit necroptosis in a cellular model of toxic epidermal necrolysis, suggesting it may be effective against severe drug-induced skin eruptions.
August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study found that hydroxycinnamate derivatives, especially a compound named 10a, effectively inhibited SRD5A1 activity and protein expression in cell assays, suggesting potential for treating androgen-related conditions.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy”
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August 2019 in “PubMed” This abstract reports that topical minoxidil is currently the only FDA-approved treatment for pattern hair loss in both men and women.
21 citations
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January 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines the role of thiopurines in managing inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for more studies on thiopurine withdrawal scenarios.
January 2018 in “General internal medicine and clinical innovations” In this review, the researchers found no statistically significant difference in overall survival and disease-free survival between busulfan/cyclophosphamide and total bone irradiation conditioning regimens for acute myeloid leukemia patients.
February 2023 in “JEADV Clinical Practice” This case report describes a girl with uncombable hair syndrome who showed significant improvement in hair combability and growth rate after two cycles of oral biotin supplementation.
17 citations
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May 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that domestic temporary hair dyes may pose a health risk due to their cytotoxic effects on human red blood cells and NIH/3T3 cell lines.
4 citations
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May 2020 in “Medicine in Drug Discovery” This study found that arylsulfatase enzymes in hair follicles can convert the active form of minoxidil back to its inactive form, potentially affecting its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia.
April 2024 in “Advances in Redox Research” In this study, researchers found that polysulfides in human hair keratin contribute to hair strength and antioxidant capacity, with sulfur supplementation enhancing hair strength and cuticle structure amid oxidative stresses such as UV radiation.
30 citations
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June 2006 in “British journal of dermatology/British journal of dermatology, Supplement” In this study, oral zinc sulphate was found to cause hair hypopigmentation and significantly inhibit eumelanogenesis in mice.
This study identified ISPP-Rb, a novel immuno-stimulatory complex from Royoporus badius, that significantly activates murine macrophage cells and induces multiple proinflammatory cytokines.
1 citations
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February 1991 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”