24 citations
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April 2007 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study found that artocarpin delivered via alginate/chitosan microparticles effectively suppressed the growth of hamster flank organs compared to artocarpin in solution form, without significant systemic effects.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
August 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study demonstrated that Periplaneta americana extract significantly promoted hair regeneration in depilated mice by enhancing superoxide dismutase activity, upregulating vascular endothelial growth factor, modulating the FOXO/PI3K/AKT pathway, and restoring skin microbiome balance, suggesting its potential as a novel therapeutic candidate for alopecia.
162 citations
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July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules” This study found that chitosan nanofibrillar scaffolds accelerated skin wound healing in mice by enhancing cell adhesion, proliferation, and regeneration of epidermis and dermis compared to other forms.
19 citations
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May 2016 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology” In this study, applying FGF-2-containing dalteparin/protamine nanoparticles to the scalp was associated with a significant increase in hair diameter over six months among participants with thin hair.
