66 citations
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
86 citations
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January 1990 in “The Journal of Pediatrics” This study suggests that biotin therapy may be beneficial for individuals with partial biotinidase deficiency, as some developed symptoms later, which resolved with treatment.
156 citations
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October 1996 in “Science of The Total Environment” This study observed that tributyltin pollution induces imposex, reduces reproductive success, and leads to population decline in Ocinebrina aciculata, highlighting its sensitivity compared to other prosobranch species.
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December 2012 in “Bioanalysis” The researchers reported that glucuronides stored as dried blood spots under ambient conditions exhibited stability equivalent to liquid samples stored at -80°C.
August 2023 in “Fermentation” This review discusses the potential of metabolic engineering to enable sustainable industrial-scale production of L-aspartate and its derivatives, detailing current microbial production progress, limiting factors, and future prospects with emerging technologies in synthetic biology.
3 citations
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August 2014 in “Steroids” Fermentation of Finasteride with Ocimum sanctum L. creates new metabolite that inhibits tyrosinase.
January 2026 in “Forum Dermatologicum” This review concluded that LED-based photobiomodulation is generally safe and effective for certain dermatologic conditions, though consumer devices often show less efficacy compared to professional systems.
9 citations
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January 2018 in “Medical research archives” This review discusses the therapeutic use of photobiomodulation for various skin conditions, highlighting its efficacy in accelerating tissue repair, reducing inflammation, and treating pigmentary disorders and other skin diseases, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This review discusses the evolution of Cereblon ligands in PROTAC technology, highlighting chemical innovations that may enhance drug-likeness and applicability in protein degradation, while noting challenges and future research directions.
17 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, researchers developed a hyaluronic acid-coated copper peroxide nano-antimicrobial system that demonstrated precise antimicrobial activity and accelerated wound healing by releasing reactive oxygen species in response to bacterial enzymes, in both laboratory and animal tests.
11 citations
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study reported that the Computational Analysis of Novel Drug Opportunities platform effectively uses integrated biological data, including side effects and pathways, to generate potential drug candidates for colon cancer and migraine disorders.
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.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This theoretical paper proposes that a subset of Post-Finasteride Syndrome cases may be driven by a gut-derived toxic process involving hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria, suggesting that the small intestinal microbiome could be a potential target for treating this condition.
12 citations
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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, the researchers successfully increased dipicolinic acid production in Bacillus subtilis by genetically modifying the spoVF operon, achieving a significant productivity improvement in the culture medium.
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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.
90 citations
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October 2023 in “Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews” This review highlights that unresolved inflammation is a major issue in diabetic foot ulcers and discusses emerging biomaterials-based strategies to modulate the inflammatory response, potentially aiding in tissue regeneration and healing in these chronic wounds.
January 2025 in “Green energy and technology” November 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study introduced an eco-friendly enzymatic hair dyeing process utilizing laccase-catalyzed polymerization of hematoxylin, achieving intense, long-lasting color comparable to commercial dyes while enhancing hair strength and offering antioxidant and UV-shielding benefits.
November 2025 in “Journal of Natural Fibers” This study reviews the potential to repurpose human hair waste, often discarded from places like barber shops and hospitals, into valuable raw materials for chemical and materials science applications, despite existing challenges in its utilization.
April 2026 in “Open MIND” This case report suggests that Post-Finasteride Syndrome may involve a sustained imbalance in gut bacteria, with fermenting and hydrogen sulphide-producing bacteria disrupting hormone and mitochondrial functions.
June 2024 in “Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety” This study observed that chronic and acute exposure to finasteride negatively impacted development, reproduction, and gene expression in Daphnia magna, highlighting the environmental risks of this pharmaceutical for freshwater ecosystems.
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December 2018 in “Immunity” This study found that inhibiting TGF-β receptors in adult dermal fibroblasts restored their function and increased resistance to Staphylococcus aureus infection by enhancing their adipogenic and antimicrobial capabilities.
21 citations
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May 2021 in “Materials & Design” This study developed a new multifunctional medical dressing using Bletilla striata polysaccharide and ethanol extract that demonstrated hemostatic, antibacterial, and significant wound healing effects, as evidenced by quicker healing rates and improved skin conditions in treated wounds compared to controls.
July 2025 in “BMC Microbiology” This study observed that pancreatic cancer-related skin lesions in mice are linked to microbiota imbalances, specifically noting changes in the abundance of certain bacterial genera, which may offer potential diagnostic or therapeutic targets for managing skin complications in humans with pancreatic cancer.
2 citations
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February 2004 in “Biopolymers” This study found that 4-(4-Phenoxybenzoyl)benzoic acid derivatives may act as antioxidants by scavenging certain reactive oxygen species but exhibit prooxidant behavior under specific conditions.
27 citations
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April 2011 in “International journal of legal medicine” This study reports that the completeness of DNA degradation in hair during cornification varies among individuals and affects the success rates of forensic hair DNA analysis.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This case report proposes that Post-Finasteride Syndrome might be sustained by specific microbes in the small intestine affecting hormone excretion and mitochondrial function, warranting further investigation in a larger cohort.
January 1990 in “Springer eBooks” Some chemicals can permanently or temporarily remove color from skin and hair, which can be distressing and is not well-regulated in cosmetics.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” This study highlights the therapeutic benefits of photobiomodulation, which uses light exposure to facilitate tissue repair and prevent inflammation and apoptosis, in treating conditions like arthritis, reumatism, and inflammatory pain, with its complex mechanisms potentially leading to future discoveries and treatments.
March 2026 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This review examines the development and challenges of using PROTACs, a targeted protein degradation strategy, to treat cancer by degrading specific proteins like PARPs and GPX4, highlighting issues such as target diversification and bioavailability.