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January 2017 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study developed a hydrogel from glycol chitosan and silica nanoparticles, which showed promise in wound healing by supporting microvessel and hair follicle growth in skin defects.
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” This study found that a newly constructed composite hydrogel dressing, made from silk fibroin, chitosan, and halloysite, promoted hair follicle neogenesis, angiogenesis tissue regeneration, and scar reduction.
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August 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study presents a composite hydrogel dressing with berberine-loaded silk fibroin microspheres and Calotropis gigantea fibers that demonstrates effective antibacterial properties, enhanced mechanical strength, and promotes wound healing.
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August 2023 in “Gels” This study found that a chitosan-based hydrogel containing silver nanoparticles and ibuprofen demonstrated strong antibacterial activity and accelerated wound healing in vivo, suggesting its potential use in wound dressings.
February 2026 in “PubMed” This study reported that polysaccharides from Astragalus roots could promote hair regeneration and optimize drug delivery when combined in innovative microneedles, effectively improving hair growth in mice with androgenetic alopecia.