February 2023 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study developed a stable lyophilized finasteride nanosystem for topical delivery and found that it was stable for 90 days and that formulations with 15% trehalose showed favorable characteristics for potential use in treating androgenic alopecia.
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April 2008 in “Biomedical Materials” This study found that scaffolds made from human hair proteins supported better cell growth and interactions than control surfaces, indicating potential use in tissue engineering.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that newly developed quaternary ammonium chitosan/carboxymethyl starch/alginate sponges effectively inhibit bacterial growth and promote rapid hemostasis in wound management after tooth extraction in animal models, showing significant promise for clinical use in preventing complications like dry socket.