February 2026 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that in Arabidopsis, root hair-specific proteins ADF8 and ADF11 are crucial for responding to hormonal signals like auxin and ethylene, which in turn modulate actin filament dynamics and are key for root hair growth under various environmental conditions.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that injecting nu/nu mice with aqueous dispersion of unmodified fullerene C60 significantly stimulated hair growth compared to controls, suggesting its potential as a new therapeutic approach for alopecia.
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December 2023 in “Plant Communications” This study found that long-term exposure to high pH extends root hair elongation by altering actin filament arrangements and vesicle trafficking, but disrupting ADF8/11 function shortens root hairs by affecting these processes.
October 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that prolonged intermittent fasting in diet-induced obese mice led to increased levels of inositol monophosphates in white adipose tissue, improved insulin sensitivity, and reduced body weight and fat mass, suggesting a novel metabolic adaptation mechanism.
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September 2016 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” This article describes a modified follicular unit extraction technique using a reverse rake scalp elevator, which may reduce follicular transection rates in hair transplantation from the lower occipital donor region.
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March 2023 in “Science Advances” This study demonstrated that a wearable bioelectronic patch with combined therapy significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a rodent model by monitoring and treating wounds noninvasively.
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May 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study demonstrated that a newly developed polypeptide-protein hydrogel with vascularization and antibacterial properties promoted tissue regeneration and hair follicle formation in infected wound healing.
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles delivered via biomaterials, but reports no new clinical results.
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February 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a novel programmable device delivering VEGF through miniaturized needles significantly improved healing outcomes in diabetic mice's chronic wounds compared to traditional topical treatments.
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a multifunctional DNA hydrogel dressing that may enhance wound healing by promoting tissue regeneration, nerve repair, and immune response in diabetic infectious wounds.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” In this study, a silk-inspired hydrogel system was developed that combines photodynamic therapy and wound healing, which may significantly reduce melanoma recurrence and enhance healing of infected wounds.
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November 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study introduces a novel chitosan-based hydrogel containing cinnamaldehyde-tannic acid-zinc acetate nanospheres, which reportedly enhances wound healing by promoting antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects.
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February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” In this study, researchers developed a biodegradable supramolecular tissue adhesive that provides strong instant adhesion to wet tissue surfaces within 5 seconds, showing promise for emergency hemostasis and wound management in surgical applications, as demonstrated in rat models.
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June 2025 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a pH-responsive nanosilver platform improved wound healing in mouse and rabbit models by targeting bacteria and supporting tissue repair more effectively than traditional silver nanoparticles.
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November 2020 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study found that a prevascularized collagen fiber space improved hair generation compared to intracutaneous transplantation by providing a better microenvironment for transplanted cells.
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June 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This review summarizes recent advancements and future trends in the design and application of metal oxides for biocatalytic therapeutics, discussing their structural diversity, catalytic site tunability, and therapeutic applications, such as in cancer therapies and ROS scavenging, as well as challenges for their future utilization.
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May 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reports that a multifunctional artificial skin using photothermal-triggered drug delivery improved full-thickness wound healing and skin appendage regeneration by coordinating the release of several therapeutic agents.
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April 2023 in “Science Advances” This study found that sustained ERK activity during tissue regeneration in spiny mice is linked to fibroblast growth factor and ErbB signaling, while inhibiting ERK shifted regeneration toward scarring.
June 2024 in “Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi” This study investigated whether individuals with psoriasis have higher MDS-16 scores and potentially more maladaptive daydreaming compared to healthy individuals.
June 2024 in “Advanced functional materials” This study introduced a novel wound dressing combining liquid metal composite with electrical stimulation, which accelerated wound healing and promoted hair follicle regeneration in nine days, effectively reducing scarring compared to untreated wounds.
February 2024 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This study reported that a newly developed hydrogel patch, designed to recruit regulatory T cells through ROS-triggered release of CCL22, improved wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in a diabetic mouse model by scavenging ROS, thereby protecting Tregs and suppressing Th17 cells.
November 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This study suggests that inorganic magnesium silicate sprays can improve burn wound repair and promote regeneration of skin appendages, showing superior results compared to commercial wound healing products in animal models.
April 2023 in “Advanced functional materials” This study created a Wnt3a protein gradient using Multiphoton Microfabrication technology, which improved hair-inductive properties in mouse and human hair dermal papilla cells, suggesting potential applications in hair regeneration research and drug screening.
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December 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” This review discusses recent advances in wearable bioelectronics for the monitoring and management of chronic wounds and reports no new results; the authors highlight potential benefits but emphasize existing challenges and future research needs.
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July 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the development and application of cell-derived matrices in regenerative medicine and disease modeling, presenting various fabrication techniques and future perspectives, but reports no new results.
June 2025 in “Reports of Morphology” This study in young Ukrainian men found that specific body measurements, like shoulder width and tibia epiphysis width, are highly predictive of alopecia areata occurrence, though not for its progression, using discriminant models (p<0.001).
September 2023 in “Reports of Vinnytsia National Medical University” This study reported the development of reliable discriminative models using anthropometric and somatotypological indicators to classify Ukrainian women as typical for healthy individuals or those with urticaria, as well as distinguishing between mild or severe acute urticaria, with high accuracy in most cases.
This article discusses vaccination coverage for BCG, Polio, and Hepatitis B in Juiz de Fora using SUS data and reports no new results; the authors aim to hypothesize reasons for coverage variation.
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January 2005 in “Experimental dermatology” The researchers observed that normal murine hair follicles are direct targets for melatonin, with receptor expression varying throughout the hair cycle, suggesting melatonin's role in hair cycle control.
January 2026 in “Revista Eletrônica Acervo Saúde” This study reported that among individuals with long COVID, hematologic disturbances such as inflammation-related anemia, characterized by high hepcidin levels and restricted iron use, were prevalent, contributing to reduced capacity, fatigue, and slow recovery, especially in men and those with severe acute COVID-19.