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July 2022 in “Advanced healthcare materials/Advanced Healthcare Materials” In this study, researchers developed a drug-free microneedle patch using chitosan lactate and stem cell-derived exosomes that significantly promotes hair regeneration in animal tests compared to minoxidil, highlighting its potential as a simple and efficient hair loss treatment.
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November 2025 in “British Journal of Pharmacology” In this study, researchers validated a computational workflow for repurposing non-antibacterial drugs as antibacterial agents and highlighted daprodustat, combined with an efflux pump inhibitor, as a promising strategy against bacterial pathogens.
July 2026 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This study developed ultrasound-responsive sutures that generate reactive oxygen species to kill bacteria without antibiotics, showing over 80% bacterial reduction and promoting healing in a rat model, though more validation is needed.
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February 2022 in “Bioactive Materials” This study reported the development of pH-responsive nanoparticles that effectively deliver vancomycin in a controlled manner, demonstrated enhanced antibacterial activity, and showed promise for clinical applications by targeting bacterial infection sites with programmable drug release.
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January 2019 in “Nanoscale” Created material boosts hair growth and kills bacteria for wound healing.