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September 1996 in “Journal of applied polymer science” Potassium cyanide treatment changes hair's disulfide bonds, making it more elastic.
4 citations,
June 2022 in “Journal of cleaner production” New eco-friendly method strengthens and sets hair using light and causes less damage.
August 2024 in “Nature Communications” Softer hydrogels help wounds heal better with less scarring.
Using enzymes to link proteins makes hair repair treatments more effective and long-lasting.
61 citations,
January 2013 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Combining DHT and EDC improves the strength and stability of PADM scaffolds for tissue engineering.
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13 citations,
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6 citations,
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26 citations,
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1 citations,
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May 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The 3D electrospun fibrous sponge is promising for tissue repair and healing diabetic wounds.
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PlacMA hydrogels from human placenta are versatile and useful for cell culture and tissue engineering.
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Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.
83 citations,
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42 citations,
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