April 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This narrative review highlights the need for diabetes-informed approaches to aesthetic dermatology as accelerated skin aging in diabetic patients complicates the safety and effectiveness of cosmetic procedures.
April 2026 in “Trends in biotechnology” This review explores the potential of nanozymes as artificial enzymes with diverse applications but highlights the need for more research into their mechanisms, safety, and scalability before they can be effectively translated into clinical use.
February 2026 in “Advanced Sensor Research” In this review, researchers examined advanced sensing technologies and bioelectronic interfaces that could improve understanding of the skin–brain axis, highlighting challenges and strategies for integrating these platforms into models for studying skin and neural interactions.
January 2026 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlighted recent advances in nanocarrier-based topical delivery systems for skincare, emphasizing their potential to enhance ingredient stability, penetration, and targeted release while addressing specific pathophysiological skin concerns.
November 2025 in “Preprints.org” This scoping review reports that while empirical evidence suggests an overlap between Long/Post Covid-19 syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia, the underlying molecular mechanisms remain unclear, highlighting the need for standardized definitions and rigorous methodologies in Long Covid research.
October 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This study highlights the clinical potential of microneedles as an innovative transdermal drug delivery system for treating various skin diseases with minimal pain and high patient compliance.
January 2022 in “Sustainable development goals series” The document concludes that significant investment in agricultural innovation is necessary to achieve global food security and nutrition.
July 2025 in “ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science” In this study, maslinic acid applied topically was observed to stimulate hair growth in mice comparably to minoxidil, primarily activating pathways like Wnt/β-catenin, and suggesting a link between hair growth and cilia activity.
June 2024 in “Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal” This review discusses the integration of omics analyses in androgenetic alopecia research, reporting no new clinical results but suggesting that collaborative multi-omics studies may enhance understanding of AGA's pathomechanisms.
This study identified a proliferative intermediate transcriptional state associated with the transition from secondary hair germ cells to lower hair follicle-associated cells during early hair follicle regeneration in mice.
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September 2020 in “Viruses” This review highlights that drug repositioning offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional drug discovery, especially for treating orphan and resistant diseases like COVID-19, by repurposing existing drugs such as Hydroxychloroquine and Remdesivir.
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August 2024 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This review summarizes recent findings on keratins 6, 16, and 17, highlighting their role in keratinocyte behavior and nuclear functions, and discusses their potential as biomarkers for various skin pathologies, including damage, inflammation, and cancer, rather than in healthy skin.
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study proposes an AI-based method, DRGCC, using GraphSAGE and clustering constraints to predict associations between drugs and diseases, demonstrating reliable predictive performance that may aid drug repositioning efforts, including exploring drugs for COVID-19 treatment.
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May 2025 in “Polymers” This study systematically examines how smart biomaterials used with DLP technology can enhance bioprinting in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, while also identifying current challenges and future research needs.
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February 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review covers advancements in skin repair and rejuvenation technologies, highlighting potential benefits of stem cell therapy, bioengineered skin substitutes, PRP, exosome therapies, and gene editing for conditions such as chronic wounds and genetic disorders, though challenges in accessibility, safety, and long-term effectiveness remain.
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May 2025 in “MedComm” This review highlights how organoid technology is transforming precision medicine by summarizing its development and applications in modeling diseases, testing drug efficacy, and tailoring patient-specific treatments, despite current challenges in standardization and ethical considerations.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” This study reviews the etiology and treatment of skin cancer, focusing on nanotechnology's role in addressing drug resistance and evaluating nanoparticles' potential to improve treatment outcomes, including overcoming multidrug resistance.
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May 2025 in “Cell Biomaterials” This perspective highlights how advancements in single-cell sequencing and digital pathology can help understand the complex mechanisms of immune responses, fibrosis, and tissue remodeling related to medical implants, aiming to address the challenges of implant-related tissue reactions reported in this study.
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March 2025 in “Aesthetic Plastic Surgery” 7 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research” This study found that PRMT5 inhibitors showed potent anti-tumor activity in models of adenoid cystic carcinoma and that combining these inhibitors with lenvatinib may have additional growth-inhibitory effects.
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February 2023 in “Exploration of Medicine” This review discusses various strategies for drug repurposing in tuberculosis treatment, highlighting significant potential but reports no new clinical results.
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August 2020 in “Current topics in medicinal chemistry” This review discusses emerging cancer treatment methods focusing on cellular mechanisms unique to cancer cells and concludes no new clinical results.
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August 2024 in “BMC Ophthalmology” This study identified multiple genetic variants in Pakistani families with oculocutaneous albinism, including two novel variants, enhancing understanding of its genetic basis and aiding better management and counseling.
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September 2023 in “Molecules” This review examines physical methods like electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry, highlighting their complementary capabilities in analyzing biomolecular structures and mycobacterial interactions with reactive oxygen species and antioxidants.
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March 2024 in “Forensic Sciences Research” This review found that current forensic DNA phenotyping panels for biogeographical ancestry and visible traits face significant limitations due to inconsistencies in terminology, genetic understanding, and genotyping technologies, highlighting the need for harmonization and further research.
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August 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Certain genes influence the direction of hair whorls on the scalp.
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December 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the integration of AI-driven SNP profiling and epigenetic insights in cosmetic dermatology was highlighted as a key development toward personalized skincare, potentially improving treatment effectiveness and reducing side effects.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that mesenchymal stem cells from chronically inflamed human livers maintain their key cellular characteristics, supporting their potential use in developing liver cell therapies.
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This article describes current advancements and future possibilities in skin imaging technology, teledermatology, and AI in dermatology, without reporting new research results.
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October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses Barrett's esophagus, its risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options, emphasizing its potential for malignant degeneration and the importance of personalized treatment based on patient factors.