7 citations
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review explores how platelet- and marrow-derived biologics like PRP and BMAC exhibit both regenerative and antimicrobial properties useful in musculoskeletal conditions and wound healing, though their clinical outcomes are affected by preparation inconsistencies and lack of standardized protocols.
April 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this review, several studies on Astragalus species, particularly Astragalus membranaceus, highlight their skin rejuvenating, photoprotective, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, though the authors note limitations due to reliance on non-human studies and short trial durations.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PRP therapy's success varies and depends on PRP quality and patient condition, with athletes benefiting more.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers explored hair as a promising tool for identifying biomarkers in schizophrenia, highlighting its potential for supporting personalized medicine through ease of sampling, though acknowledging challenges like individual variability and methodological inconsistencies.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” This study evaluated a new composite material made from PLA, ALG, ZnS, and HT for blood-contacting applications, finding it improved surface characteristics and displayed anticoagulant properties and high biocompatibility with no genotoxic effects on blood and skin cells.
August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that arginine vasotocin is evolutionarily conserved across diverse taxa and may play roles in neuroendocrine, immune, and stress signaling, with potential antimicrobial applications.
2 citations
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March 2025 in “Nanoenergy Advances” This review examines recent advances in bioelectronic nanogenerators for anti-cancer therapy, highlighting various transducing strategies such as photodynamic therapy and electrical stimulation, while also discussing the potential mechanisms for tissue repair and the challenges that lie ahead.
3 citations
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September 2024 in “The FASEB Journal” This review discusses the roles of dermal white adipose tissue in skin functions and pathology, underscoring its antibacterial activity and potential anti-fibrotic role, but reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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January 2011 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” The study found that social isolation in mice increases the sensitivity of their hippocampal synapses to ethanol's inhibitory effects on long-term potentiation, an effect preventable by finasteride.
3 citations
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February 2014 in “Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine” This study observed that Wnt5a mRNA expression in mice correlates with the hair cycle and inhibits hair follicle growth by antagonizing the Wnts pathway.
1 citations
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August 2025 in “Frontiers in Neuroscience” This review discusses cellular senescence in relation to ALS and explores how targeting senescent cells could potentially serve as a treatment strategy, but it reports no new clinical findings and emphasizes that this link is not yet conclusively established.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” This study developed a closed-loop system for emergency wound care that monitors infection in real-time using biomarkers and delivers amikacin-loaded liposomes for treatment, integrating a conductive hydrogel for environmental protection and antibacterial benefits.
11 citations
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April 2013 in “Journal of Proteomics” This study identified proteins that are differentially expressed in balding versus non-balding dermal papilla cells, potentially aiding the understanding and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
8 citations
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July 2021 in “F1000Research” This review discusses the potential of plant-derived phytochemicals as alternatives to 5-alpha-Reductase inhibitors in treating prostate cancer, highlighting possible benefits like reduced side effects, but it reports no new findings.
April 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that targeting RARβ and RXRA with CANA, in combination with MPA, could help overcome progestin resistance by restoring BAX levels and downregulating CRABP2, suggesting a novel strategy for improving clinical efficacy in this context.
12 citations
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May 2017 in “Pharmacology & therapeutics” This review discusses the mechanisms underlying immune tolerance failure in alopecia areata and highlights potential therapeutic avenues for restoring hair growth and achieving sustained remission, but reports no new clinical results.
6 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Oncology” This review discusses surgical approaches and new advancements in sternum reconstruction, emphasizing innovative techniques and materials, but reports no new clinical results.
247 citations
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June 2021 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses the role of lncRNA Xist in cell growth regulation and disease development, particularly cancer, and reports no new experimental results.
87 citations
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March 2014 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids” This paper discusses X-linked ichthyosis and its genetic causes, focusing on biochemical pathways and their role in epidermal differentiation and barrier function, but it presents no new clinical findings.
July 2023 in “JAAD International” This study describes androgenetic alopecia as a common non-scarring hair loss condition primarily influenced by genetic factors and androgen sensitivity, notably impacting psychosocial well-being, especially in females and younger males seeking treatment.
128 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review discusses recurrent implantation failure (RIF) in IVF, noting the lack of standard definitions or treatment protocols, and emphasizes the need for individualized treatment and further research.
106 citations
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October 2016 in “Cell Stem Cell” This study found that PDGFA is critical for the proliferation and maintenance of adipocyte stem cells in skin but not other white adipose tissues, highlighting unique regulatory mechanisms in different tissue depots.
49 citations
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October 2024 in “Frontiers in Immunology” In this review, the authors highlighted the potential of natural polysaccharides from plants, animals, and microbes to modulate immune responses, reduce inflammation, and strengthen the intestinal barrier, suggesting their promising role as immunomodulatory agents in pharmaceutical applications.
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.
18 citations
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January 2022 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” Fibroblasts are crucial in scar formation and wound healing, with potential therapies aiming for scarless healing.
10 citations
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March 2024 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review examined photothermal hydrogels, biomedically innovative materials responsive to near-infrared stimulation, which hold promise for enhancing infection control and tissue regeneration. The authors highlighted their unique properties, construction methods, and potential applications while also discussing existing challenges and future research directions.
6 citations
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June 2024 in “Medical Review” This review emphasized the significance of biliary fibrosis in hepatobiliary disorders, exploring its clinical manifestations, epidemiology, and cellular factors, and provided insights into current clinical trials and strategies for managing fibrosis-related cholangiopathies.
4 citations
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April 2025 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article discusses the potential of extracellular vesicles for developing precise psychiatric therapies and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This study suggests that the CXCL8 gene may regulate cashmere fineness in Liaoning cashmere goats, providing new insights into the cellular mechanisms of cashmere growth and quality.