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Human scalp hair: geometry, biochemistry, growth parameters and mechanical characteristics

Scalp hair is increasingly being used as a testing substrate for toxins and monitoring treatment adherence. The biochemistry of human hair is assumed to be similar; however, a recent study reported higher concentration of lipids in African hair. The effect of hair curvature, if any, on drug incorpor...

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Main Author: Mkentane, Kwezikazi
Other Authors: Khumalo, Nonhlanhla P
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: Department of Medicine 2017
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