August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that using standardized photography for patients with hair loss improves clinical documentation, which in turn can enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
January 2025 in “Nature Communications” This study discovered that calcium dependent protein kinase 1 (CPK1) directly activates cyclic nucleotide-gated channels 5, 6, and 9, promoting root hair growth in Arabidopsis by regulating Ca²⁺ signaling.
66 citations
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June 2020 in “Advanced Intelligent Systems” This review discusses the evolution of surgical robotics and examines the potential and current limitations of autonomous and intelligent systems in robotic-assisted surgeries.
56 citations
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April 2019 in “The Plant Journal” This study found that CNGC 6, CNGC 9, and CNGC 14 are crucial for maintaining calcium oscillations necessary for normal root hair growth in plants, with mutations leading to defects like swelling and bursting.
38 citations
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January 2016 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology” This study found that trichoscopy was useful in diagnosing different types of alopecia, with specific trichoscopic features aiding in the differential diagnosis.
22 citations
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July 2016 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Genetic changes in mice help understand skin and hair disorders, aiding treatment development for acne and hair loss.
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October 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Thy-1 was observed to play a critical role in wound healing in mice, particularly influencing vascular dynamics and blood perfusion during the healing process.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” In this study, researchers synthesized biomedical polyurethanes incorporating curcumin and varying PEG content to enhance water solubility and control curcumin release, finding that higher PEG content improved hydrophilicity, swelling, and degradation, while maintaining excellent antioxidant and antibacterial activities, suggesting promise for biomedical applications.
March 2026 in “Preprints.org” This review of robotic systems in aesthetic plastic surgery found they offer precision and minimally invasive access, but their adoption is limited by high costs and technological limitations; further research is needed for standardization and wider application.
December 2024 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This review highlights recent advancements in FUE hair transplantation techniques and technologies, noting significant improvements in reducing follicle damage and increasing procedure speed, while emphasizing the need for surgeons to choose suitable devices for each patient's specific needs.
January 2023 in “Karger Kompass. Dermatologie” This review discusses the complexity of identifying hair follicle antigens involved in alopecia areata and reports no new clinical results, emphasizing the need for further research on autoantigen identity.
January 2026 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study reviewed literature on the use of robotic systems in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their application in various procedures despite the predominance of descriptive case reports and a lack of comparative clinical outcomes and long-term data.
July 2016 in “Biometrics & Biostatistics International Journal” This article discusses the development of the Total View Guidelines for accurately reporting androgenic alopecia treatment effectiveness using uninterrupted video recordings and reports no new clinical results.
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April 2017 in “Cell” This study found that micro-niches within hair follicles create heterogeneity among stem cells and transit-amplifying cells, leading to specialized progenitors that control tissue morphogenesis and regeneration.
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January 2011 in “New Phytologist” This study demonstrated that AtVLN4 plays a role in root hair growth by regulating actin organization in a calcium-dependent manner.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” This study introduces a magnet-assisted fabrication strategy for creating complex 3D soft bioscaffolds, demonstrating its effectiveness by producing structures with overhangs and supporting biohybrid actuators, promising advancements in biomedical applications.
29 citations
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September 2020 in “Polymers” This study found that electrospun poly(ε-caprolactone)/poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) blend fibers demonstrated nanometric dimensions and promising properties for drug delivery, with curcumin release linked to fiber morphology and processing parameters.
28 citations
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November 2020 in “Polymers” This study found that crosslinking buffalo gelatin with different methods can modify its properties and potential as a skin substitute, though double-crosslinking may increase immunogenicity slightly.
28 citations
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December 2016 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This study found that mesenchymal progenitor cells from human hair roots seeded onto polymer scaffolds stimulated the production of mineralized proteins, enhancing bone-like structures, with optimal results at a pore size of 35 µm.
22 citations
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November 2020 in “Frontiers in Physics” This review discusses the experimental strategies and technological challenges of proton minibeam radiotherapy (pMBRT) and reports no clinical results; it highlights the potential of using a 3 GHz linear accelerator for precision therapy research.
18 citations
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November 2022 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This study in Japan identified an estimated prevalence of alopecia areata between 1.45% and 2.18%, highlighting a significant psychological burden and potential unmet need for treatment among affected individuals.
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.
17 citations
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May 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of microneedles for immunotherapy, emphasizing their ability to enhance immune responses and reduce side effects through precise and stimuli-responsive delivery, especially in tumor treatment, while also noting the limitations and areas for improvement in current systems.
11 citations
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” In this study, poly (ɛ-caprolactone)–chitosan–poly (vinyl alcohol) nanofibrous scaffolds used on canine skin wound models were found to significantly accelerate healing rates of excision and burn wounds, without inducing immunogenic reactions.
9 citations
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February 2025 in “Biomimetics” This study highlights the potential benefits and current limitations of robotic systems in nipple-sparing mastectomies, noting their promise in reducing surgeon fatigue but pointing out challenges such as longer operating times, high costs, and limited haptic feedback.
6 citations
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March 2023 in “Materials” In this study, researchers developed an acellular bioscaffold made from ovine tendon collagen with an antibacterial coating for treating skin wounds. They found that genipin crosslinking improves the scaffold's properties, and with plasma polymerisation, it enhances antibacterial activity, potentially benefiting wound healing.
6 citations
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May 2021 in “Aesthetic Surgery Journal” This study found that intradermal injections of platelet-rich plasma were equally safe and effective for treating androgenetic alopecia, with higher platelet numbers possibly enhancing hair density and follicle diameter.
5 citations
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January 2025 in “BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making” This review examines the use of computer vision techniques, specifically deep learning architectures and image processing algorithms, for detecting and assessing skin conditions like vitiligo and dermatitis, and highlights the need for disease-specific datasets to improve automated diagnostic tools in dermatology.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study demonstrated that in live rodents, actin filaments adjust their structure to facilitate membrane transfer between cellular compartments with different biophysical properties.
2 citations
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that differences between self-ratings and assessor ratings of facial appearance vary by age and ethnicity, and these discrepancies, along with assessor ratings of skin features, are predictive of menopausal status across ethnic groups.