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Hair's strength and flexibility come from its protein structure and molecular interactions.
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90-120 / 1000+ results research Spatial Probing of the Properties of the Human Hair Surface Using Wilhelmy Force Profiles
Human hair surface varies in wettability, showing daily and monthly patterns.
research Prevention of Lipid Loss from Hair by Surface and Internal Modification
Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
research Niosomes as Carriers in Dermal Drug Delivery
Niosomes are a promising and effective way to deliver drugs through the skin.
research Histochemical Observation of the Cell Membrane Complex of Hair
The Cell Membrane Complex in hair has both water-attracting and water-repelling layers.
research Raman Spectroscopic Analysis of L-Phenylalanine and Hydrolyzed Eggwhite Protein Penetration into Keratin Fibers
L-phenylalanine and hydrolyzed eggwhite protein deeply penetrate human hair.
research Hyperbranched Glycerol-Based Core-Amphiphilic Branched Shell Nanotransporters for Dermal Drug Delivery
New nanocarriers improve skin drug delivery with low toxicity at certain concentrations.
research Structure of Intermediate Filament Assembly in Hair Deduced from Hydration Studies Using Small-Angle Neutron Scattering
Hair's internal fibers are arranged in a pattern that doesn't let much water in, and treatments like oils and heat change how much water hair can absorb.
research Failure of Intercellular Adhesion in Hair Fibers Regarding Hair Condition and Strain Conditions
Hair breaks differently when wet or dry and is affected by its condition and treatments like perms and bleaching.
research PH Dependence of the Coiled-Coil Structure of Keratin Intermediate Filament in Human Hair by 13C NMR Spectroscopy and the Mechanism of Its Disruption
Keratin structure in hair is stable at pH 5-6 but disrupts between pH 6-7.
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research Synthesis and In Vitro Study of 17β-[N-Ureylene-N,N′-Disubstituted]-4-Methyl-4-Aza-5α-Androstan-3-Ones as Selective Inhibitors of Type I 5α-Reductase
New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
research Mucoadhesive Polymer Hyaluronan as Biodegradable Cationic/Zwitterionic Drug Delivery Vehicle
Hyaluronan is a good drug delivery material because it sticks to mucosal areas and its drug release can be improved by changing its properties.
research Hair Pores Caused by Surfactants via the Cell Membrane Complex and a Prevention Strategy through the Use of Cuticle Sealing
Surfactants damage hair, but sealing the cuticle can prevent this.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Changing disulfide bonds in human hair affects its melting behavior and thermal stability.
research Chemical Bonds and Hair Behavior: A Review
Disulfide bonds are crucial for hair's strength, especially when wet.
research Design, Synthesis and Anti-Tumor Evaluation of Novel Thiohydantoin Congeners as Androgen Receptor Antagonists With In Vivo Study
A new compound, 3a, effectively fights prostate cancer better than finasteride.
research Adsorption of Diclofenac and PFBS on a Hair Keratin Dimer
Human hair keratin might be good for filtering out harmful substances from water.
research Exploring the Effects of Wetting and Free Fatty Acid Deposition on a Hair Fiber Surface Model Incorporating Keratin Associated Protein 5-1
Water and fatty acids affect hair's surface differently based on hair damage, and models can help understand hair-cosmetic interactions.
research Cryogelation of Human Hair Keratins
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
research Essentials of Trichophoric Designing
The document concludes that understanding hair's chemical makeup is key to creating effective hair growth products that also improve social confidence.
research Structural Requirements of Minoxidil Analogs for Enhancing Lysyl Hydroxylase Inhibitory Activity
Minoxidil analogs can be improved for hair growth inhibition by modifying specific parts of their structure.
research Effect of Disulfide Bonds in Human Hair Fibers on the Melting Behavior of Their Crystalline Structure
Disulfide bonds affect the melting behavior of hair's crystalline structure, but hair retains some stability even after these bonds are broken.
research Cyclosporine A Demonstrates Bilayer Modification With Slow Kinetics
Cyclosporine A slowly changes cell membranes, explaining some of its effects and side effects.
research Deposition of 18-MEA onto Damaged Hair to Form a Persistent Hydrophobicity
18-MEA and SPDA can restore damaged hair's smoothness and reduce frizz.
research Four-Amino Acid Segment in Steroid 5 Alpha-Reductase 1 Confers Sensitivity to Finasteride, a Competitive Inhibitor
Four-amino acid part makes enzyme sensitive to finasteride.
research Design of a Biofluid-Absorbing Bioactive Sandwich-Structured Zn–Si Bioceramic Composite Wound Dressing for Hair Follicle Regeneration and Skin Burn Wound Healing
Wound dressing absorbs fluid, regenerates hair follicles, and heals skin burns.
research Formulation of Chloroaluminum Phthalocyanine Incorporated into PS-b-PAA Diblock Copolymer Nanomicelles
The PS-b-PAA copolymer nanomicelles are effective for delivering a cancer treatment drug in photodynamic therapy.
research Complex Nanoemulsion for Vitamin Delivery: Droplet Organization and Interaction with Skin Membranes
The research shows how a specially structured nanoemulsion delivers vitamins A and E through the skin.
research Niosomes: A Novel Targeted Drug Delivery System
Niosomes are a promising method for delivering drugs directly to targeted areas in the body.
research Bioactive Citrate-Based Polyurethane Tissue Adhesive For Fast Sealing And Promoted Wound Healing
The new adhesive seals wounds quickly, works well in wet conditions, and helps with healing.