29 citations
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December 2017 in “Molecular therapy” This study found that enzyme replacement therapy in mice with a severe form of classical homocystinuria improved metabolic patterns and alleviated many clinical symptoms.
June 2026 in “Lahore Garrison University Journal of Life Sciences” In this preliminary study, selenium-resistant bacteria and selenium-treated pea sprout extracts showed minimal inhibitory effects on the dandruff-associated fungus Malassezia furfur compared to controls, suggesting potential for further investigation.
22 citations
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November 2014 in “Proteins Structure Function and Bioinformatics” In this study, researchers mapped cysteine accessibility in wool keratins and KAPs, revealing that certain cysteines in keratin end domains and Types I and II rod domains are accessible and likely involved in forming disulfide bonds.
9 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of X-ray science and technology” This study found that perming and bleaching hair result in different distributions of cysteic acid, suggesting distinct damage mechanisms between the two treatments.
3 citations
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
17 citations
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September 1953 in “Journal of Cell Science” This study found that the tetrazolium salt INT is the most effective for revealing dehydrogenase activity and certain histological structures in sheep and other mammals' skin.
January 2024 in “Collagen and leather” This study observed that using an environmentally friendly bovine milk permeate effectively and cleanly removes wool from sheepskins without harming the skin, and results in smoother leather compared to traditional chemical methods.
13 citations
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October 1960 in “Experimental Biology and Medicine” This study found that small amounts of subcutaneously injected Se75 were deposited and retained in the hair of dogs for up to 316 days.
January 1990 in “Advances in forensic haemogenetics” This study used one-dimensional SDS electrophoresis to examine low sulfur proteins in hair samples from multiple generations within five families, but does not report new results.
4 citations
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January 2011 This thesis explores the synthesis and antiproliferative properties of phenylpropanoid sucrose esters, noting the absence of synthetic methods for most of this compound class due to their structural complexity.
January 2007 in “Chinese journal of plastic surgery” In this study, researchers observed that sodium selenite may counteract the pro-apoptotic effects of sodium fluoride on human scalp hair follicle cells in vitro.
68 citations
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September 1990 in “Biochemical Pharmacology” This study found that minoxidil is bioactivated through sulfation by the phenol-sulfating form of phenol sulfotransferase in human liver.
16 citations
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May 1995 in “Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications” In this study, researchers found that both thermolabile and thermostable forms of phenol sulfotransferase contribute to the sulfation of minoxidil, emphasizing the need to consider both enzymes in assessing sulfation in human tissues.
3 citations
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March 2005 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome exhibiting multiple fibrofolliculomas, acrochordons, and renal oncocytoma.
April 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that using 1,4-butylenediamine bismaleimide for hair perming through thiol-Michael click chemistry offers comparable efficiency to conventional oxidative methods, with enhanced durability and reduced damage to hair fibres, preserving mechanical, color, and surface properties.
30 citations
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August 1984 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This case report identified UVB photosensitivity and testicular failure as previously unreported components of low-sulfur hair syndrome in a 16-year-old male.
1 citations
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January 2019 in “Studia Biologica” This review discusses the properties and extraction methods of keratins from natural fibers and highlights their promising applications in fields such as biomedicine, bioengineering, and forensic science, but reports no new experimental results.
10 citations
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July 1980 in “British Journal of Dermatology” This study observed that applying polyamines to the skin of hairless mice stimulates thymidine incorporation, suggesting polyamines may play a role in DNA synthesis control in the epidermis.
11 citations
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March 1959 in “Journal of Histochemistry & Cytochemistry” This study observed that radioactive sulphur appeared in rat and mouse hair follicles more quickly than in lambs, possibly linked to faster hair growth rates in the rodents.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study explored the use of SOD-loaded niosomes as carriers to enhance the delivery of superoxide dismutase into hair follicles on guinea pig skin, finding that niosomes improved SOD penetration and preservation compared to free SOD, suggesting their potential as effective delivery vehicles.
11 citations
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April 2021 in “Advanced synthesis & catalysis” This study reports that the dye peri-xanthenoxanthene (PXX) can act as an efficient photocatalyst for various radical reactions, including complex dual catalytic processes and the synthesis of an investigational drug intermediate.
26 citations
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February 1998 in “Chemico-Biological Interactions” This review discusses recent molecular biology advances in the human phenol sulfotransferase gene family and reports no new results; the authors highlight its relevance for studies of endogenous and xenobiotic metabolism.
July 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” 5 citations
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January 2016 in “European Journal of Dermatology” Suplatast tosilate successfully treated a woman's systemic sclerosis symptoms.
January 2025 in “Journal of Medical Biochemistry” This review explores the roles of superoxide dismutases in cellular processes and cancer, highlighting the potential of SOD mimetics in enhancing cancer treatment strategies, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2024 in “Crystals” This study characterized the crystal structures and supramolecular architectures of new salts made from 2,4-diaminopyrimidine and different dicarboxylic acids, revealing subtle differences in crystal packing and hydrogen-bonding patterns, particularly influenced by sulfur atom interactions, through Hirshfeld analysis and enrichment ratios.
28 citations
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December 2011 in “Biocatalysis and biotransformation” This study found that a peptide treatment using Protein disulphide isomerase improved the mechanical and thermal properties of over-bleached hair by promoting deeper peptide penetration and attachment.
3 citations
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April 2016 in “Research and reports in urology” In a cell-free test setting, this study found that a novel saw palmetto extract effectively inhibited the 5α-reductase type II enzyme, showing promising bioactivity comparable to finasteride for promoting prostate health.
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.
November 2004 in “Qucosa (Saxon State and University Library Dresden)” This study developed analytical methods to better understand hair treatment with cosmetic formulations, revealing that active agents primarily adsorb on the hair surface during short washes.