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This study found that a nanofiber wound dressing made of CQD/Si NP/SF significantly inhibits bacterial growth and accelerates skin wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in animal models.
research Silk-Inspired In Situ Hydrogel with Enhanced Anti-Tumor Immunity for Photodynamic Therapy in Melanoma and Infected Wound Healing
In this study, a silk-inspired hydrogel system was developed that combines photodynamic therapy and wound healing, which may significantly reduce melanoma recurrence and enhance healing of infected wounds.
research Silk Fibroin Nanofibers: Advancements in Bioactive Dressings Through Electrospinning Technology for Diabetic Wound Healing
This research highlights the potential of using bioactive silk-based nanofiber dressings to improve the healing of diabetic wounds, suggesting that further studies are needed to refine these formulations and confirm their effectiveness in larger clinical trials.
research Silk Secretion From Tarantula Feet Revisited: Alleged Spigots Are Probably Chemoreceptors
This study found that ribbed hairs on tarantulas closely resemble chemoreceptors rather than silk-producing spigots, with no silk observed emitting from them under microscopy.
research Silk Fibroin-Gelatin Photo-Crosslinked 3D-Bioprinted Hydrogel with MOF-Methylene Blue Nanoparticles for Infected Wound Healing
In this study, an innovative composite hydrogel incorporating methylene blue-loaded nanoparticles was developed for 3D-printed wound dressings, showing improved mechanical properties, excellent antibacterial effects, and enhanced skin healing in mice.
research Silk Gel Recruits Specific Cell Populations for Scarless Skin Regeneration
This study found that silk fibroin gel induced more pro-regenerative macrophages and hair follicle stem cells, leading to almost scarless skin regeneration compared to alginate gel.
research Silk Fibroin and Its Nanocomposites for Wound Care: A Comprehensive Review
This review highlights silk fibroin and its nanocomposites as promising materials for wound healing, addressing challenges in chronic wound treatment, especially in developing countries, and examines the obstacles in bringing silk-based products to market.
research Multifunctional Silk and Gelatin Composed Microneedle Patches for Enhanced Wound Healing
In this study, a multifunctional microneedle patch made from silk fibroin-methacryloyl and gelatin methacryloyl was reported to significantly prevent bacterial infection and promote wound healing in vivo due to its antimicrobial silver nanoparticles and VEGF-loaded tips.
research Silk Fibroin-Based Hydrogel Microneedles Deliver Alpha-MSH to Promote Melanosome Delivery for Vitiligo Treatment
This study explored the potential of silk fibroin methacrylate hydrogel microneedles to deliver α-MSH directly to the epidermis in vitiligo patients, enhancing melanocyte protection and melanosome transfer, potentially offering a new treatment avenue for this challenging condition.
research An Injectable Photocuring Silk Fibroin-Based Hydrogel for Constructing an Antioxidant Microenvironment for Skin Repair
In this study, researchers developed an injectable silk fibroin-based hydrogel that enhances wound healing by protecting against oxidative stress and promoting tissue repair, outperforming commercial wound dressing Tegaderm™ in animal models.
research Injectable Silk Nanofiber Hydrogels as Stem Cell Carriers to Accelerate Wound Healing
In this study, shear-thinning silk nanofiber hydrogels were found to enhance retention of mesenchymal stem cells and accelerate wound healing in rat models.
research Hair Regenerative Effect of Silk Fibroin Hydrogel with Incorporation of FGF-2-Liposome and Its Potential Mechanism in Mice with Testosterone-Induced Alopecia Areata
This study found that a new hydrogel formulation of basic fibroblast growth factor showed promise in promoting hair regrowth and reducing inflammation in testosterone-treated mice.
research Probiotic-Functionalized Silk Fibroin/Sodium Alginate Scaffolds With Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Relieving Properties For Promoted Scarless Wound Healing
This study found that probiotic-functionalized silk fibroin/alginate scaffolds, loaded with Lactobacillus casei, promoted scarless wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in infected wounds in rats.
research Maintaining Inducibility of Dermal Follicle Cells on Silk Fibroin/Sodium Alginate Scaffold for Enhanced Hair Follicle Regeneration
This study found that silk fibroin/sodium alginate scaffolds seeded with dermal papilla cells may accelerate skin repair and hair follicle regeneration in a rat model.
research Concentrated Conditioned Medium-Loaded Silk Nanofiber Hydrogels with Sustained Release of Bioactive Factors to Improve Skin Regeneration
This study developed a composite hydrogel that delivered multiple proteins, enhancing skin wound healing by accelerating closure and promoting hair follicle regeneration.
research Particulate 3D Hydrogels of Silk Fibroin-Pluronic to Deliver Curcumin for Infection-Free Wound Healing
In this study, researchers developed a silk fibroin-based hydrogel with added curcumin and pluronic F127, which displayed antibacterial properties against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and showed potential for skin tissue regeneration, without cytotoxicity.
research Forskolin-Loaded Carboxymethyl Chitosan and Silk Nanofiber Hydrogels Composite Scaffolds Improve Skin Regeneration
This study found that Forskolin-loaded carboxymethyl chitosan-silk nanofiber hydrogels promoted wound healing by accelerating wound closure, enhancing neovascularization, and supporting hair follicle regeneration, while also being non-toxic and encouraging the proliferation of certain cell types.
research Cosmetic Potential of a Structural Protein Copolymer Based on Silk, Elastin, and Keratin
This study developed a biobased copolymer called SELP::KP, showing improved hair strength, elasticity, and conditioning properties while being a safer alternative to conventional chemical treatments, based on application to human hair in a laboratory setting.
research Preclinical Model of Echinacea-Functionalized Silk Fibroin–Chitosan Transparent Membranes with Enhanced Hair Follicle Regeneration and Antibacterial Properties for Wound Healing
This study reports that Echinacea-loaded silk fibroin/chitosan dressings may effectively promote scarless skin regeneration and accelerate wound healing compared to conventional treatments.
research Hafnium Oxide Nanostructure-Integrated Silk Fibroin Microneedles Reshape Cutaneous Melanocyte Microenvironment for Vitiligo Therapy
This study developed and tested a novel microneedle treatment loaded with nanoparticles for vitiligo, leading to enhanced skin repigmentation by targeting immune cells and reducing oxidative stress in a minimally invasive manner.