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January 1985 This study observed that hair cuticles experience greater water-induced plasticization than hair cortex, affecting the torsional rigidity of hair fibers, which may help predict hair setting behavior.
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May 2025 in “Biomimetics” In this review, cellulose-based nanofibers are highlighted for their potential in wound care, given their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and ability to enhance antimicrobial properties and drug delivery in wound dressings through modern fabrication techniques like electrospinning.
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October 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that Super Merino sheep have a higher wool follicle density, finer fleece, and distinct gene expression compared to Small Tail Han sheep, which may inform future breeding and genetic interventions.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights the potential of flaxseed as a natural hair care ingredient, noting its moisturizing, strengthening, and nutritional properties that may improve hair health and texture, though more clinical studies are needed to confirm these benefits.
This source highlights Amla's potential as a natural remedy due to its high vitamin C, fiber, iron, and antioxidant content, marking its benefits in slowing aging, enhancing hair and skin health, managing diabetes, and exhibiting anticancer, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects.
12 citations
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October 2007 in “PubMed” This study reports that keratin actives may protect various hair types from chemical damage, restore damaged fibers' mechanical strength, and reduce color fading.
January 2026 in “The Eurasian Journal of Life Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in the development of electrospun pectin nanofibers for biomedical applications, highlighting strategies to improve their mechanical properties and biological functions and addressing challenges like material variability and regulatory issues.
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February 2022 in “Nanomaterials” This review discusses the potential of electrospun gelatin-based nanofiber dressings for wound healing and skin regeneration, detailing their properties, enhanced functionalities through crosslinking and bioactive components, and their application in treating challenging wound types like burns and diabetic wounds.
16 citations
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October 2021 in “Trends in biotechnology” This review discusses the potential of protein-based cosmetics, including keratin-based particles and fusion proteins, to improve hair properties such as strength and shape, but it reports no new clinical results.
January 2026 in “Food and Feed Research” This review highlights the traditional medicinal uses, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological properties of Musa paradisiaca, noting its applications in treating diarrhea and other conditions, and identifying key bioactive compounds with antimicrobial, antioxidant, and other bioactivities through in vitro and in vivo studies.
425 citations
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January 2021 in “SN Applied Sciences” This article highlights the versatility and potential of alginate and its derivatives in tissue engineering applications, discussing their properties, modification techniques, and various uses in enhancing tissue healing, bone regeneration, and cell growth.
May 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This review highlights that hair's chemical bonds, particularly disulfide bonds, are not homogeneous, as previously thought, but instead vary in response to different cosmetic treatments, suggesting a need for further exploration of ionic bonds and hydrophobic interactions.
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February 2002 In this study, the bark of Spondias mombin showed potential anti-tumor effects in rats with induced cancer, reducing symptoms like hair loss and low food intake, but tachycardia was noted as a possible side effect.
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January 2015 in “Pharmacognosy Research” In this study, the herbal hair colorant formulation HD-3, with a mix of specific herbs, was most effective at coloring hair and highly accepted by volunteers.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, hair samples from Mexican women were found to be intermediate in diameter and shape between Asian and Caucasian hair, exhibiting high intra- and inter-individual variability and unexpected levels of tensile damage.
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March 2020 in “Electronic Journal of Biotechnology” This study found that lncRNA-599554 contributes to the inductive ability of dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats by sponging miR-15a-5p, promoting Wnt3a expression, and potentially influencing hair follicle regeneration.
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November 2021 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This review discusses the role of keratin-associated proteins in the growth and characteristics of wool and hair fibres from sheep and goats, and highlights areas for future research, but it presents no new findings.
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January 1995 This study found that using a high-viscosity, high-amine-content silicone fluid as a pretreatment can protect hair from bleaching and dyeing damage without affecting these processes.
December 2024 in “Deleted Journal” This review highlights that flaxseed, due to its high levels of antioxidants and essential fatty acids, may improve hair texture, reduce frizz, and support hair growth, though more clinical studies are needed to confirm the best formulations and effects.
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September 2012 in “Gene” In this study, researchers identified a putative ovine KAP24-1 gene in sheep, revealing four unique DNA sequences with some similarity to KRTAP24-1 sequences from other species.
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October 2023 in “Polymers” This review highlights advancements in electrospun nanofibers, focusing on their potential applications in biomedical technologies, chemical and biological sensing, and energy harvesting within IoT devices.
50 citations
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March 2001 in “Clinics in dermatology” This paper reviews the complex anatomy and development of human hair and emphasizes the need to understand these processes for interpreting drug incorporation into hair, with no new clinical results reported.
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September 2007 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that the outer protein layer of Merino wool is rich in sulfur-containing proteins similar to those found in both sheep wool and human hair.
26 citations
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May 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers examined the physiological benefits of Cheonggukjang, a salt-free fermented soybean paste, highlighting its various health-promoting components that may contribute to improved heart health, diabetes management, and cancer prevention, among other benefits.
25 citations
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September 2014 in “SpringerPlus” This study found that sheep possess a polymorphic KAP8-2 gene that shares high sequence identity with the KAP8-2 gene in goats and reindeer.
7 citations
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April 2020 in “Applied Sciences” In this study, ultrasound was found to alter the distribution of fibronectin in collagen hydrogels, leading to enhanced microtissue formation, suggesting potential applications in tissue engineering.
4 citations
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December 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review discusses the nutritional and medicinal benefits of breadfruit and highlights challenges in promoting its consumption, but reports no new empirical findings.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights flaxseed's potential as a natural hair care ingredient due to its moisturizing, strengthening, and nutritional qualities attributed to its high antioxidant and essential fatty acid content; however, further clinical studies are needed to optimize formulations and assess long-term effects.
December 2024 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” This study provides a comprehensive review of the use of electrospinning technology to create 3D porous structures for bone implants, emphasizing the synergy between biomedicine and materials science necessary for developing orthopedic materials.
February 2020 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a Garcinia cambogia-enriched food product, identified the most acceptable variation, and suggests further research on its potential benefits for weight management and PCOS.