27 citations
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September 2015 in “PharmaNutrition” This article discusses various potential health benefits and increasing global interest in astaxanthin but presents no new clinical results, though ongoing trials are exploring its effects on chronic diseases and other conditions.
204 citations
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February 2000 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses the use of antiandrogens like flutamide and its derivatives in prostate cancer treatment and highlights the need for next-generation antiandrogens for improved efficacy; it reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” This study presents a detailed overview of lymphatic vessel development and highlights the role of abnormal lymphangiogenesis in various diseases, suggesting that targeting lymphangiogenic factors may improve treatment strategies.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study observed that, in mouse ear epidermal stem cells, a cell-autonomous size control mechanism involving the RB pathway dictates S phase entry timing based on cell size, despite external environmental variations affecting growth rates.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses current hair removal strategies in paramedian forehead flap reconstruction and reports no new clinical results; it offers recommendations to improve aesthetic outcomes by guiding timing and technique selection.
July 2024 in “Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering” This study identified 65 bacterial species from human hair with varying carbon metabolic capabilities and proposed a systematic way to evaluate their ease of isolation under different conditions.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Nigella sativa oil was found to promote dermal papilla cell proliferation and may reduce oxidative stress, suggesting its potential as a hair loss intervention.
June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study found that lipids extracted from Schizochytrium sp. significantly enhanced the proliferation and survival of dermal papilla cells under oxidative stress, reduced reactive oxygen species, inhibited ferroptosis, and promoted antioxidant genes, which improved hair growth in experimental settings, suggesting a potential treatment for alopecia.
37 citations
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November 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Nano-liposol with astaxanthin may improve antioxidant and wound healing effects.
May 2023 in “Health science reports” This review discusses the harmful effects of coloring shampoos containing trihydroxybenzene on the scalp-skin barrier and emphasizes the need for safer ingredient selection to prevent side effects.
13 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This study assessed 11 plants from French Polynesia for their potential development as sustainable natural cosmetics, particularly anti-aging and hair care products, based on their traditional uses and preliminary screening results.
10 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study found that sterile fucoidan promotes T cell proliferation but reduces differentiation at higher concentrations and suppresses osteogenic differentiation in co-cultured environments.
9 citations
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June 2022 in “Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology” This review discusses the industrial applications of maritime pine by-products, emphasizing their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and suggests innovation opportunities in a circular economy context; it reports no new results.
7 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical and medical investigations” This paper reviews the historical use and contemporary relevance of plant-derived cosmetics, focusing on Suriname's herbal cosmetics industry and the potential to establish a beauty products industry there, without presenting new findings.
5 citations
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April 2024 in “Heliyon” In this study, the researchers found that the chemical composition and color of the brown seaweed *Saccharina latissima* varied significantly depending on the harvesting period, site, and cultivation method, suggesting that environmental conditions play a key role in these variations.
January 2024 in “Biotechnology advances” This review highlights the importance of selecting high-quality bioassays in discovering bioactive compounds from marine sources, emphasizing their role in evaluating safety and efficacy during pharmaceutical, food supplement, and cosmetic development.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the use of microbial biosurfactants as a safer alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics due to their antibacterial, moisturizing, and low toxicity properties, but it reports no new clinical findings.
9 citations
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November 2016 in “Archives of Plastic Surgery” In this study, researchers found that a mixture of Saccharina japonica and Undaria pinnatifida (L-U mixture) promoted hair growth in mice comparably to 3% minoxidil. The L-U mixture stimulated hair growth-promoting genes and suppressed hair loss-related genes, suggesting its potential for hair loss treatments.
83 citations
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August 2020 in “Resources” This review highlights the potential of marine macroalgae as a largely untapped resource for developing new active ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their role in supporting circular economy models by utilizing waste from other industrial sectors.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
182 citations
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
45 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review discusses the mechanisms and targets of natural products for treating nonhealing wounds and reports no new experimental results, highlighting potential pathways and cytokines involved.
26 citations
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September 2023 in “Bioengineered” This review article discusses recent progress in the extraction and potential health benefits of oligosaccharides from brown seaweeds, especially focusing on their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and prebiotic properties, and possible applications in managing metabolic syndrome.
25 citations
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March 2024 in “Sustainability” This paper discusses strategies for creating sustainable cosmetic emulsions, highlighting the use of food waste, fermentation processes, and low-energy emulsification methods to minimize carbon footprint while preserving the bioactive properties of raw materials.
20 citations
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January 2019 in “Toxicology Reports” In this study, no signs of toxicity were observed in mice and rats given 100 mg/kg of Dunaliella salina daily for three months, while hemoglobin levels increased, suggesting its potential as a safe supplement.
7 citations
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March 2023 in “Antioxidants” This study confirmed the antioxidant role of rosemary, suggesting its potential use in treating inflammatory and infectious skin conditions, but emphasizes that more large-scale controlled trials are necessary to fully understand its clinical impact.
6 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems” This review highlights the potential of valorizing vegetable waste by extracting valuable biomolecules for use in food, nutraceuticals, and energy, noting that while promising methods exist, several niche areas lack sufficient research on a global scale.
6 citations
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January 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed a smart PVA-TPE/HA-AMP/SF/ALG wound dressing that shows promise in infected wound healing by providing bacterial resistance, promoting cell proliferation, and modulating inflammation through various signaling pathways, potentially reducing scar formation.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
December 2025 in “CyberLeninK (CyberLeninka)” This study evaluated the phytochemical composition of Tamarix aphylla (L.) Karst., revealing the presence of bioactive compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and phenolics, which may contribute to its various medicinal properties.