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September 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review highlights the promise of small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) as biomarkers for sepsis, emphasizing their potential to improve early detection and guide therapeutic decisions by reflecting the immune status and pathogen presence in patients.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” This study suggests that Gujian oral liquid may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms by regulating inflammation and catabolism through the TNF-α/NF-kappa B signaling pathway, as confirmed by both in vivo and in vitro experiments.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights significant research trends and challenges in utilizing plant-derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and biomedical applications, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced purification technologies.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review explores the potential roles of extracellular vesicles in various medical fields, emphasizing their promise but noting the need for standardization and clinical testing before widespread application.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that a new transdermal drug delivery system using globefish skin collagen peptides and dissolving microneedles effectively promoted hair regrowth in mice with androgenetic alopecia by reducing inflammation and enhancing vascularization.
In this study, perilla seed extract obtained through supercritical fluid extraction was found to promote hair follicle cell proliferation and downregulate key genes linked to androgenetic alopecia, showing potential as a natural treatment for hair loss in vitro.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review highlights the potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of cosmeceutical ingredients with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and dermatological benefits but reports no new clinical findings.
May 2025 in “Preprints.org” This review discusses the dermatological potential of olive mill wastewater as a sustainable source of high-value cosmeceutical ingredients but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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April 2024 in “Metabolites” This study reviews the current research on the metabolomic profile and antimicrobial properties of the Cannabis plant, highlighting its effective antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant bacteria while noting a lack of studies on its impact on plant and aquatic pathogens, emphasizing potential agricultural benefits.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study highlights promising methods for converting food waste into valuable resources such as biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel, fertilizers, and antioxidants through processes like fermentation and anaerobic digestion, emphasizing the need for robust large-scale technologies to optimize this "waste to value" transformation.
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
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December 2018 in “Journal of Pain Research” This study suggests that controlling variables during platelet-rich plasma preparation and application may improve its reliability and effectiveness in providing long-term relief from chronic pain.
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June 2023 in “Antioxidants” This review highlights that pomegranate exhibits promising beneficial effects in preclinical and clinical studies for cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular diseases, though further research is needed on its bioavailability and metabolites for effective therapeutic use.
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August 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review highlights the potential of Asteraceae plants as antidiabetic agents and their beneficial effects on conditions such as cardiovascular disease and liver cirrhosis, suggesting their use as food and nutraceuticals could help manage diabetes.
16 citations
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January 2023 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study examined 3D-printed scaffolds coated with polydopamine and observed that they significantly enhanced osteogenesis and angiogenesis in vitro and in a rat cranium defect model, suggesting their potential for repairing large bone defects.
12 citations
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This study identified seven potential enzyme inhibitors from a Polygonum cuspidatum extract using ultrafiltration combined with high-performance liquid chromatography. These compounds showed inhibitory activity against tyrosinase, α-glucosidase, and xanthine oxidase, with most discovered in this extract for the first time.
12 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Materials” This review discusses the biofunctionalization of hydrogel scaffolds for vascular tissue regeneration and reports promising results from in vivo studies, such as improved angiogenesis and healing in pressure ulcers when using specific peptides.
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that encapsulating tamarillo polyphenols in cubosome nanoparticles protected them during digestion and enhanced the nutritional and antioxidant properties of yoghurt when used as a delivery system.
9 citations
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December 2022 in “Phytomedicine” This review discusses the pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical efficacy of flavonoids and saponins, highlighting the need for more data on their pharmacokinetics, interactions, and toxicities as most research is still in vitro.
8 citations
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” This study found that using composite alginate hydrogels containing Aloe vera, CMC, and tragacanth can improve the encapsulation efficiency and protect pumpkin seed protein hydrolysates from degradation during simulated gastrointestinal digestion, potentially increasing their applicability as functional food components.
7 citations
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August 2024 in “Marine Drugs” This study found that ultrasonically depolymerized ι-carrageenan from Solieria chordalis yields low-molecular-weight fractions that maintain fibroblast viability and show no cytotoxicity, suggesting potential for safe use in human medicine.
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.
3 citations
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December 2023 in “Cell proliferation” This review suggests that the umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell secretome presents a promising approach for skin regeneration and wound healing due to its multiple therapeutic properties, highlighting its potential over traditional treatments for conditions like chronic wounds and alopecia.
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July 2025 in “Barrier Immunity” This review synthesizes existing research on the multilayered defense system of the skin, highlighting how physical, chemical, immune, and microbial barriers work together to maintain skin health, with disruptions in one often leading to broader barrier dysfunctions.
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June 2025 in “Biomolecules” This study found that extracts from Stauntonia hexaphylla leaves and fruits, particularly those with a higher leaf-to-fruit ratio, significantly enhanced osteogenic activity and inhibited osteoclast-related gene expression in vitro, suggesting potential for osteoporosis prevention.
August 2026 in “Plant Science Today” This review synthesizes data on Eclipta alba, highlighting its traditional use for liver, skin, and general health, supported by preclinical evidence of hepatoprotective and other beneficial activities, while noting the need for more rigorous toxicological and clinical safety studies to substantiate its therapeutic applications.
April 2026 in “Antioxidants” In this study, broccoli sprout extract and sulforaphane were found to reduce cell viability, suppress growth, and induce apoptosis in breast cancer cells, and oral broccoli sprout extract inhibited tumor growth in animal models, suggesting it may be effective in managing breast cancer.
February 2026 in “Materials” This study evaluated Humulus lupulus (hops) extract in cosmetic formulations and found it to maintain antioxidant and anti-irritant properties, reducing erythema by 10% after three weeks of use, supporting its potential for skin health improvement in plant-based cosmetics.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This review examines current understanding of how skin microbiota interact with and influence wound healing, highlighting the roles of commensal microorganisms in inflammation resolution, tissue regeneration, and barrier restoration, and discusses potential microbiota-based therapies for improving wound management.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study suggests that Enterococcus faecium fermentation broth may have anti-aging effects in mice, mainly through modulating gut microbiota and enhancing immunity, with the key component NlpC/P60 potentially boosting host immune responses and increasing beneficial bacterial populations.