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May 2016 in “Scientific reports” This study found that IMT-P8, a novel cell-penetrating peptide, effectively facilitated the dermal delivery of proteins and peptides in mouse skin and cell lines, suggesting potential for topical applications in cosmetics and skin diseases.
April 2026 in “BMC Biotechnology” This study evaluated a novel synthetic cell-penetrating peptide, DualPep-ALO, finding it promotes hair growth by enhancing follicle cell proliferation, activating regenerative pathways, and reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting a promising new topical treatment for hair loss that rivals minoxidil.
August 2026 in “JURNAL ILMU KEFARMASIAN INDONESIA” This study found that the addition of SPACE peptide significantly enhanced the penetration of amniotic membrane stem cell metabolites in mice, with only very mild irritation observed.
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study found that surface modified nanoparticles showed increased skin permeation and improvement in allergic contact dermatitis, independent of the follicular pathway.
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” Non-viral vectors show promise for safe and effective CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in treating diseases.