57 citations
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January 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review outlines curcumin's dual role as a radiosensitizer in cancer cells and a radioprotector in healthy cells, drawing on recent experimental and clinical findings.
48 citations
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July 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses transdermal drug delivery using hydrogel-forming microneedles and highlights their potential for disease treatment, but notes challenges in their clinical application.
45 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses using human follicular fluid in metabolomic analysis as a diagnostic tool and predictor of success in assisted reproductive technology for PCOS patients, reporting no new results.
41 citations
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June 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study proposes reclassifying PCOS into two distinct phenotypes based on androgen levels and suggests androgen supplementation may overcome IVF resistance in one group with advancing age.
32 citations
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October 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that chronic low-grade inflammation exists independently of excess weight or obesity in women with PCOS, with notable increases in specific cytokines such as IL-9, MCP-3, and MIP-1α.
29 citations
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March 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses recent findings on cellular antioxidant responses to oxidative stress and their implications for treating various human diseases but reports no new clinical results.
29 citations
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December 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that exosomes from different mesenchymal stem cell sources had distinct effects on immune cell functions and varied microRNA expression profiles compared to their original cells.
28 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review evaluates in vitro hair follicle models, techniques, and challenges without reporting new clinical results, emphasizing their future potential in hair transplantation.
26 citations
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October 2020 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the applications and potential of Bioengineered Artificial Skin Substitutes in cosmetics and pharmacology research, with no new clinical findings reported.
25 citations
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June 2023 in “Biomedicines” This review examined how COVID-19 infection and vaccination might affect sexual activity, sex hormones, and menstrual cycles in men and women, and found no evidence of COVID-19 transmission via semen.
20 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review examines the potential of adipose-derived stem cells in disease treatment and highlights the need for further research to clarify their effectiveness and safety.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review presents clinical and preclinical evidence supporting innovative regenerative approaches to treat vitiligo, as existing treatments lack a specific cure and predictable long-term repigmentation outcomes.
18 citations
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October 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the role of anti-Müllerian hormone in polycystic ovary syndrome and its male equivalent, but reports no new clinical findings; it suggests further investigation is needed into male relatives' reproductive function.
16 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that ferulic acid promotes wound healing by inhibiting β-catenin in keratinocytes and activating Nrf2 to reduce inflammation at the wound edge.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found no significant difference in the severity of alopecia areata between treatments with platelet-rich plasma and triamcinolone acetonide; further high-quality trials of PRP are needed.
15 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that bioengineered skin substitutes developed for 21 or 28 days effectively mimic native skin's ability to absorb UV radiation, suggesting suitability for treating severe skin defects.
14 citations
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July 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the roles of platelets in hemostasis and wound repair, the preparation methods for platelet concentrates, and their therapeutic applications in medicine and dentistry, reporting no new clinical results.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the potential of plasma-activated liquid (PAL) in medical applications and highlights recent studies to inform researchers of its usage possibilities, but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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February 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the role of hair follicle bacterial colonization in immune responses and the pathogenesis of alopecia but reports no new clinical results.
11 citations
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June 2020 in “Biomedicines” This study concluded that incorporating the percentage of free PSA and urinary markers improves the accuracy of determining the need for prostate biopsy.
10 citations
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November 2021 in “Biomedicines” This review describes and compares the efficacy of bioregenerative therapies, specifically mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma, for treating osteoarthritis, suggesting they may offer a less invasive and more effective alternative to surgery and conventional therapies.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study suggests that testosterone therapy in AFAB individuals may modify the methylation of the ESR2 promoter, with changes influenced by factors like total testosterone levels and age.
9 citations
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August 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that 17β-estradiol was the most powerful hormone for inducing APE1/Ref-1 secretion in cultured vascular endothelial cells, with secretion occurring through exosomes dependent on estrogen receptors and intracellular calcium.
8 citations
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July 2022 in “Biomedicines” This review discusses the role of autophagy in skin cells and its potential implications for treating immune-related skin diseases, reporting no new clinical results.
7 citations
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April 2023 in “Biomedicines” This study found that sex hormones, specifically non-aromatizable androgens like DHT and A/T, significantly increase inflammatory cytokine expression in human adipocytes when stimulated by LPS.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Biomedicines” In this study, hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stromal cells showed potential for immunomodulation, with equivalent or superior responses compared to those from adipose tissue, suggesting a promising alternative cell source.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the expression of the sonic hedgehog protein is involved in wound healing texture regeneration, inhibiting skin texture after embryonic day 14 and affecting keratinocyte migration and division.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the green alga Botryococcus terribilis and its novel compounds significantly promoted hair growth marker gene expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells without cytotoxic effects.
5 citations
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August 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights the significant impact of cutaneous and oral mucosal adverse events on patients undergoing breast cancer treatment, emphasizing the need for early detection and comprehensive management to maintain treatment adherence and enhance patient care.
5 citations
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April 2021 in “Biomedicines” This study found that engineered skin substitutes made with skin-derived precursors and epidermal stem cells can regenerate hair follicles after grafting into nude mice.