June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that alkyl shikimates with different alkyl group structures can increase or decrease fibroblast proliferation depending on concentration and alkyl chain length, with some variants showing cytotoxic effects due to their hydrophobicity and cell membrane permeability.
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May 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review synthesizes research on solar radiation's multifaceted effects on skin and recent advancements in sunscreen technology, including formulation, testing methods, and the use of AI, to inform future sun protection product development.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” This review discusses various amino acid-derived plant defensive compounds and highlights their potential as drug leads due to their potent antimicrobial properties, but reports no new experimental results.
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October 2021 in “Nano letters” In an animal study, this research explored the use of a self-therapeutic nanoparticle for treating psoriasis in mice, finding that it could prevent and treat psoriatic symptoms as effectively as standard therapies without causing side effects like hair loss and skin wrinkling.
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September 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that methyl nonanoate and methyl caprate significantly enhanced the skin penetration of minoxidil compared to solutions with other common enhancers like Azone, DMSO, or DEET.