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February 2015 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that colchicine treatment significantly reduced hair fiber elongation in cultured hair follicles and altered protein expression and activity in dermal papilla cells, suggesting a role for the ubiquitin-proteasome system in its effects.
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January 1994 This study discusses that permanent hair straightening can be achieved at neutral or acidic pH conditions, with varying effects on cystine and lanthionine levels, by inducing supercontraction of the hair fiber.
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January 2011 This study found that the primary mechanism behind hair relaxation in Afro-hair is the alkali-induced denaturation of helical filaments, leading to spontaneous straightening.
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September 1978 in “Anatomia Histologia Embryologia” This study observed that alkaline phosphatase activity in dog hair follicles varied with hair cycle stages, displaying weak to negative reactions in the anagen stage, positive reactions in catagen, and strong positivity in telogen.
February 2026 in “Journal of Sylva Indonesiana” This study found that the heartwood extract of Avicennia marina demonstrated strong antioxidant activity, with an IC50 value of 61.50 µg/mL, suggesting potential for development into supplements or topical applications targeting degenerative diseases related to oxidative stress.