This study identified pectin in early immature durian fruits and found that pectin-oligosaccharides derived from them show stronger antioxidant and antiglycation activities, with potential applications in cosmetic products.
November 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a new method using ultrahigh-power sonication and mass spectrometry to improve protein extraction from hair shafts, identifying 239 differentially expressed proteins related to fetal growth restriction, which were validated as potential noninvasive biomarkers for perinatal diagnostics.
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October 2017 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that far-infrared radiation preconditioning significantly enhanced the proliferation, survival, and migration of bone marrow-derived stem cells in vitro, indicating potential therapeutic benefits for cardiac ischemia treatment.
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July 2019 in “Clinical and experimental dermatology” This study found that incorporating collagenase type I into a noncultured hair follicle cell suspension technique improved cell yield and enhanced repigmentation in patients with stable vitiligo compared to dermabrasion alone.
August 2024 in “STAR Protocols” This study details a step-by-step protocol for preparing mammalian skin samples, including hair follicles, for spatial transcriptomics to overcome challenges inherent in applying this technique to the skin.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, it was found that the PSR™ technology enhanced the phytochemical content and antioxidant and anti-aging properties of sprouted seed extracts compared to conventional methods, with growth temperature also affecting the extract's composition and quality.
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January 2013 in “Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study proposes a new method to selectively isolate keratin-associated proteins and keratin from human hair, suggesting that KAPs may support keratin fibers in hair structure.
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October 2009 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that drying finasteride solvates at 85 °C for one day produced a metastable anhydrous form.
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May 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that adding certain conditioning agents, including jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG‐18/18 methicone, to ammonium thioglycolate straightening emulsions protected Afro-ethnic hair from protein loss and improved resistance to breakage.
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November 2025 in “American Journal of Medical Science and Technology” In this study, researchers formulated a herbal shampoo using ingredients like Reetha, Shikakai, Aloe Vera, and Amla, and found it demonstrated favorable characteristics such as good foam stability, detergency, and cleansing properties, with ideal physico-chemical evaluation results for stability, safety, and efficacy.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a bleaching protocol was developed to evaluate hair repair products, revealing that K18® and Olaplex® improve hair brightness and lightness, with distinct impacts on hair fiber properties.
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.
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June 2018 in “Cosmetics” This study found that using an aqueous solution of AMPD in hair bleach reduced both hair damage and odor compared to ammonium hydroxide.
April 2023 in “Dermatologic surgery” This study found that using histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate solution with adenosine triphosphate and deferoxamine for hair graft preservation significantly reduced postsurgical shedding compared to Ringer solution, enhancing patient satisfaction.
June 2017 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” This study compared the effects of three compounds on structural and sensory benefits for bleached hair when applied with or after bleaching, observing that their application may mitigate bleaching-induced damage.
October 2025 in “Jurnal Mutu Pangan Indonesian Journal of Food Quality” This study found that adding 25% Brebes shallot powder to wet noodles significantly extended their shelf life to 67.33 hours, compared to 15.33 hours for noodles without preservatives, while also affecting sensory attributes like taste and texture.
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May 2003 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the importance of preparing and storing human hair follicle grafts during micrograft transplantation in hair restoration surgery and reports no new research findings.
May 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” This letter clarifies a previous article's incorrect usage of terms prefabrication and prelamination, discussing how small, separate oral mucosa grafts can effectively reduce surgical morbidity in flap procedures.
This study identified the best cream-mask base composition for treating androgenetic alopecia using Saw palmetto and Sophora Japonica, which includes specific emulsifiers and polymers for optimal consumer and pharmaco-technological properties.
July 2020 in “Pharmaceutical Research” This article discusses methods to enhance finasteride delivery to scalp skin using heat and chemical penetration enhancers and reports no new experimental findings.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” PRP preparation partially activates platelets, causing varied growth factor release.
September 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The researchers reported that adding specific combinations of hydrolyzed proteins to silicone-free shampoo improved hair conditioning properties by reducing friction and increasing surface adsorption and penetration into hair, compared to protein-free alternatives.
This study conducted a pre-formulation evaluation of a caffeine shampoo for androgenic alopecia treatment, finding that the formulation remains stable under various conditions, suggesting its viability for compounding.
January 2009 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” Panthenol is more effective than hydrolyzed protein at improving hair roughness and reducing breakage.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study found that using a PEG-400/oleic acid mixture as an optical clearing agent enhanced the detection depth of particles in skin without causing dehydration, based on tests in rats and further testing in vivo.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed a delivery system using a deep eutectic solvent to improve hydroxytyrosol absorption for hair regrowth, achieving over threefold greater skin penetration compared to aqueous solutions and demonstrating its effectiveness and biocompatibility in hair regrowth and ROS-scavenging tests.
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March 2019 in “Journal of AOAC INTERNATIONAL” New method quickly and accurately measures dexpanthenol in hair products.
November 2025 in “Analytical Chemistry” This study developed an ultrahigh-power sonicator to improve protein extraction from hair shafts, followed by advanced proteomic analysis, identifying 239 differentially expressed proteins in fetal growth restriction cases compared to healthy controls, which were validated as potential biomarkers for perinatal diagnostics.
June 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” 1 citations
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January 2021 in “Springer Proceedings in Materials” This study demonstrates a sample preparation method for wool follicles that allows for clear keratin labeling and ultrastructural preservation in microscopy, reducing common artefacts from conventional fixation techniques.