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September 2022 in “Materials & design” This study found that astaxanthin-loaded mucoadhesive patches effectively promoted recovery of oral premalignant lesions in vivo without the side effects seen with clinical tretinoin cream.
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December 2024 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The patches could quickly deliver epilepsy treatment and reduce seizures.
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December 2024 in “Science, Engineering and Health Studies” This review article discusses recent advances in transdermal drug delivery using nanocomposite systems, which improve drug absorption and release across the skin, allowing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic drugs to be effectively delivered while minimizing side effects.
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December 2017 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study reviews the evolution and modifications of microneedle drug delivery systems, initially designed for percutaneous use, now expanded for targeting a variety of tissues and organs such as ocular, oral mucosal, and gastrointestinal, suggesting widespread future applicability.
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October 2022 in “Annals of Translational Medicine” This study found that cucurbitacin cream reduced FGF18 levels and accelerated hair follicle transition to the anagen phase in mice, suggesting its potential as a treatment for hair regeneration.