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April 2015 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study reports the development of a novel protocol to purify human TRPV3 ion channels, revealing functional properties and differences in ligand interactions, enabling further structural and functional research.
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December 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that tryptophan fluorescence in natural white hair is significantly weaker than in other unpigmented keratin fibers, possibly due to greater environmental UV exposure or unknown chemical interactions.
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September 2014 in “Journal of photochemistry and photobiology. B, Biology” This study found that UV radiation exposure increased protein elution and altered protein characteristics in hair fibers, suggesting environmental factors impact hair shaft proteins.
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January 2010 in “Biophysical journal” This study found that human hair shows progressive damage from UV and gamma radiation exposure, with fluorescence intensity serving as a sensitive measure of radiation-induced changes.
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November 1990 in “Archives of Dermatology” This case report describes a patient with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome, likely linked to L-tryptophan use, who developed a skin rash characterized by cutaneous mucinosis.