46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
December 2023 in “The journal of physical chemistry. B (1997 : Online)” This study explored the potential of human hair keratin as a filtration material, finding that it may effectively absorb the pollutants diclofenac and perfluorobutanesulfonate. The researchers reported significant binding affinities through molecular simulations, supporting further investigation into keratin's use for water purification.
September 2023 in “Animals” In this study, researchers used proteomic and metabolomic analyses to explore hair follicle development in embryonic cashmere goats, identifying significant roles for the oxytocin signalling pathway and associated networks in this process.
12 citations
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March 2023 in “Processes” In this study, extracts from Chenopodium quinoa, Glycine max, and Malpighia emarginata demonstrated stability, low toxicity, and effective cleaning potential as surfactants in shampoo formulations, showing performance similar to or better than commercial shampoos in terms of surface and interfacial tension and sebum removal.
18 citations
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August 2014 in “Lipids” This study found that unsaturated fatty acids are more abundant in the cortex of human hair than on its surface, and steryl glycoside-like lipids may help bind the cuticle to the cortex.
7 citations
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February 2014 in “Talanta” This study developed an advanced HPLC-ESI-ion trap MS(n) method for the structural identification of cyclosporin A analogs CyA and CyC and reported the first MS(n)-aided identification of a new CyA analog.
3 citations
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August 1980 in “Acs Symposium Series” Hair increases in size when it absorbs water, and treatments like bleaching affect how much water it can take in.
April 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study explores how Astragaloside A from traditional Chinese medicine may combat lung adenocarcinoma by regulating key signaling molecules like STAT3 and AKT, using techniques such as network pharmacology and molecular docking to understand its mechanisms in cellular models.
November 2025 in “Communications Materials” This research demonstrated that transforming pomelo peel into expanded sponges and carbonized aerogels can accelerate hemostasis and enhance healing in diabetic wounds while eradicating bacterial biofilms, offering an eco-friendly solution for wound care from agricultural waste.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Communications Biology” In this study, researchers used a murine model of irritant contact dermatitis to reveal that hair follicle regions serve as key sites for neutrophil transepidermal migration, which requires MMP-9 expression stimulated by dermal monocytes.
June 2025 in “Universal library of medical and health sciences.” This study reviewed literature on hair growth and found that external factors like pollution, stress, and nutrition can adversely affect hair, concluding that a multifactorial approach and personalized nutrition monitoring are essential for effective hair loss therapy.
November 2023 in “Open Repository of the University of Porto (University of Porto)” This summary of a pharmacy internship reports on expanding scientific knowledge through diverse activities, including exploring diabetes medications for obesity treatment and discussing the role of nutritional supplements in geriatrics.
January 2018 in “Online Publication Service of Würzburg University (Würzburg University)” This study found that donor age and culture medium significantly impact the quality of human full-thickness skin models, with implications for their use as animal model alternatives in research.
67 citations
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December 2019 in “PloS one” This study found that beta-caryophyllene enhanced re-epithelialization in cutaneous wounds of female mice, suggesting its potential for improving wound healing through multiple pathways.
14 citations
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April 2021 in “Biology” This study found that ethanol extract of Tubtim Chumphae rice bran downregulates SRD5A gene expression, similarly to finasteride, suggesting potential use as an anti-hair loss product.
7 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” This study found that Celsr1, not Celsr2, is the primary protein involved in establishing planar cell polarity and hair follicle polarization in the epidermis of mice.
January 2011 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” This study found that a conditioner containing 18-MEA and SPDA can improve hair's smoothness and reduce flyaways, enhancing hair manageability.
18 citations
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January 2002 in “Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin/Chemical and pharmaceutical bulletin” This study found that several new pregnane derivatives, especially steroids 16 and 19, demonstrated higher antiandrogenic activity on male hamster models than the commonly used finasteride.
12 citations
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July 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that exogenous glutamic acid can promote hair growth and keratinocyte proliferation, suggesting a novel signalling pathway in the skin.
March 2022 in “Marmara University Open Access System” This article critically examines the relationship between new media and digital games, emphasizing their cultural and historical contexts, but provides no new empirical findings.
October 2020 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This review discusses autoimmune blistering diseases across species and highlights new treatment efficacy findings and ongoing trials, but it reports no new clinical results.
December 2010 in “Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University)” This thesis explores both environmental and genetic factors in prostate cancer, focusing on surrogate hormone markers, medical radiation, family history, and genetic polymorphisms related to DNA repair and hormone marker genes, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences” This article reviews the structure, genomic organization, and pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 and discusses current efforts in prevention and treatments for COVID-19 without reporting new clinical results.
26 citations
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May 2012 in “Pharmaceutical Development and Technology” PEVs effectively deliver minoxidil through skin.
18 citations
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology” This study suggests that synthetic steroid analogues or 5α-reductase modulation could be potential therapeutic strategies for nervous system disorders, but further research on their effects is necessary.
4 citations
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March 2013 in “InTech eBooks” Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy (CLSM) is a useful tool for studying how drugs interact with skin and diagnosing skin disorders, despite some limitations.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” In animal studies, this research found that minoxidil-loaded air-pocket microneedles improved hair loss treatment efficiency compared to topical application, while effectively sealing punctured skin openings.
3 citations
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January 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers investigated EGCG's spectroscopic properties and its interaction with DPPG lipid, finding that both experimental and theoretical approaches agree on the electronic transitions and reveal an increased absorbance due to molecular interactions.
14 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In a study using female Wistar rats, the researchers found that a liquid allantoin-enriched pectin hydrogel significantly improved wound healing, achieving a 71.43% reduction in healing time and complete wound closure in 15 days.
62 citations
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the potential of Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels for wound healing, examining their applications in various wound types and exploring underlying mechanisms and their interaction within the wound microenvironment.