Abstract: Disclosed is a cysteine reactive functionalized amino acid of the formula [X(a)---L(b)---Y(c)](d), where X and Y are the same or different, L is a peptide linker, a and c are an integer ?0 and ?10, wherein, a and c cannot both be 0; and b and d are an integer ?1 and ?20, cysteine reactive peptide are used for treating damaged keratin fibers.
Abstract: Peptides are provided herein, wherein the peptide bearing one or more amino acid sequence differences relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, with the amino acid sequence differences comprising at least one cysteine replacement.
Abstract: Peptides are provided herein, wherein the peptide bearing one or more amino acid sequence differences relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, with the amino acid sequence differences comprising at least one cysteine replacement.