5 citations
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August 2023 in “Preprints.org” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidics used with food-grade materials to create delivery systems, emphasizing the design and function of systems like emulsions and microcapsules while discussing challenges related to scaling these processes from lab to industry.
3 citations
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study found that Ficus benghalensis leaf extracts reduced the activity of 5 α-reductase II and promoted hair growth in rabbits by elongating the hair follicle's anagen phase, suggesting potential for treating hair loss.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Life” This review highlights the transformative potential of bioinspired polymers in biomedical engineering, focusing on their roles in enhancing tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and other biomedical applications, with innovations including mimicking the extracellular matrix, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and cancer therapy.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review explores the potential of multifunctional bioscaffolds in skin tissue engineering, highlighting their successful biological performance in vitro and in vivo animal models, while also identifying the demand for technological advancements to improve wound healing applications in clinical settings.
1 citations
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” This study developed the TLMG hydrogel, a seamless in situ biointerface platform, demonstrating robust adhesion, high conductivity, and therapeutic effects for intelligent wound management in complex animal models and human tests, indicating its promise for integrated bioelectronic medicine.
1 citations
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September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that primary stem cells from concentrated growth factor can differentiate into adipogenic, endothelial, and neuronal lineages in vitro, suggesting potential for use in regenerative therapies.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” This review assesses 191 studies and reports that bananas have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, cancer-reducing, and antihypertensive properties, while also supporting roles in treating diabetes and depression, highlighting the fruit's potential as both a functional food and medicinal plant.
1 citations
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February 2024 in “Diversity” In this literature review, researchers identified 68 African plants used in hair treatment, noting that 58 of these may also help with glucose metabolism issues, suggesting a nutritional therapy approach might explain their benefits.
1 citations
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November 2023 in “Polymers” This review examines how incorporating various polymers and active ingredients into polyurethane dressings can enhance their properties and adaptability for better wound repair and regeneration, suggesting a promising direction for developing advanced functional dressings.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review summarizes the research on bioactive materials that modulate the skin microenvironment to promote wound healing and highlights the essential role of the fascial layer, without presenting new experimental results.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Research, Society and Development” This study reviewed literature on using vegetable oils to prevent skin aging, highlighting their antioxidant properties and their role in combating free radicals, which leads to extrinsic aging, while also noting Brazil's important contribution to this field with its rich natural resources.
April 2026 in “Asian Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review highlights the promising potential of Semecarpus anacardium Linn. in promoting hair growth due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but emphasizes the need for further human clinical trials and safe formulation practices due to its associated toxicity in raw form.
December 2025 in “JURNAL PIJAR MIPA” This study explored the Belanger tradition, a Sasak hair-cleansing ritual using natural ingredients, and concluded that it combines cultural heritage with sustainable practices and scientifically supported benefits.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” In a laboratory study, researchers found that a novel Bioactive Crosslink Repair Complex improved both the protection and repair of chemically damaged hair, enhancing tensile strength, shine, and cuticle alignment when added to bleaching mixtures and leave-in conditioners.
October 2025 in “Gene Expression” This review explores the potential of exosomes, which contain substances that may stimulate hair follicle activity, as a new therapeutic strategy for alopecia, and discusses their possible benefits and risks based on current knowledge of microRNAs and intracellular signaling in hair follicle morphogenesis.
August 2025 in “Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a novel therapy using the secretome of human fetal cartilage progenitor cells, which successfully regenerated functional hair follicles in animal models and significantly increased hair regrowth, suggesting potential as a new treatment for androgenic alopecia.
January 2025 in “Cosmetics” In this study, a systematic review highlighted the potential of exosomes in cosmetics and regenerative medicine for improving skin rejuvenation and addressing aging, while also pointing out existing challenges such as regulatory hurdles and the need for more clinical validation.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hemp seed biomaterials may reduce hair loss and improve hair growth.
This review concluded that the efficacy of cosmeceutical hair serums for addressing hair loss lies in their use of bioactive peptides and plant compounds, like flavonoids and sterols, that target eight key contributing factors identified in hair loss conditions.
November 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review discusses nanoparticle-based wound-healing materials, detailing their benefits, limitations, and recent advancements, and emphasizes the need for further understanding to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study provides a comprehensive overview of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles (HUCMSC-EVs), suggesting their potential to combat aging and alleviate age-related disorders by rejuvenating multiple organs in animal models and discussing engineering strategies to harness their full anti-aging potential.
73 citations
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August 2019 in “Cell Proliferation” This review explores the interactions between the skin, peripheral nervous system, and immune system and reports no new results; the authors highlight the importance of understanding these connections for various skin conditions.
2 citations
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April 2018 in “Natural Product Communications” This review summarizes the bioactive compounds and pharmacological functions of Cynomorium songaricum Rupr., emphasizing its potential in developing health-related products, and notes that further research is needed.
1 citations
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” This chapter discusses the composition, biocompatibility, and production methods of biomaterials like collagen, chitin, and silk for dermal substitutes, focusing on preclinical and clinical research, but reports no new clinical results.
5 citations
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February 2020 in “European Food Research and Technology” This study provides a detailed profile of bioactive polyphenols in various parts of the baobab fruit, highlighting its potential as a health-promoting food or supplement.
120 citations
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April 2009 in “Food Chemistry” This review examines the pharmacological evidence and bioactive compounds in Hibiscus plants, supporting their potential importance for developing treatments for chronic and degenerative diseases, though more research is needed.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
March 2024 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical and Sciences” This study investigated the phytochemical composition and antibacterial and antioxidant activities of Zaleya pentandra extracts, finding high total polyphenol and flavonoid content and significant antibacterial effects, particularly in acetone extract, which may be suitable for developing antibacterial agents.
August 2022 in “International journal of research in pharmacy and chemistry” This review summarizes the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of Teak (Tectona grandis) but presents no new research findings, emphasizing its use in traditional medicine and therapeutic potentials.
28 citations
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January 2017 in “Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems” This review classifies engineered nanomaterials by composition and application in biomedicine, highlighting diverse uses like regenerative medicine and potential occupational side effects, but reports no new clinical results.