An analytical method for the determination of betaine (trimethylglycine) from hair

International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Volumn 32, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 135-138

  Pulliainen, K ^a   Nevalainen, H ^a   Vakevainen H ^a   Jutila, K ^a   Gummer, C L ^b  

^a Finnfeeds Finland Ltd   (Finland)

^b Highcroft   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Betaine; Hair; HPLC; Protein

Indexed keywords

BETAINE; HOT WATER; SHAMPOO;

ANALYTIC METHOD; ARTICLE; BLOOD; EXTRACTION; FIBER; HAIR ANALYSIS; HIGH PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY; HUMAN; PROTEIN ANALYSIS; PROTEIN FUNCTION; SKIN PROTECTION; URINE;

BETAINE; CHROMATOGRAPHY, HIGH PRESSURE LIQUID; HAIR; HUMANS; PILOT PROJECTS;

EID: 77749258497     PISSN: 01425463     EISSN: 14682494     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2494.2009.00554.x     Document Type: Article

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