April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
September 2025 in “Cell Reports” This study found that a single instance of acute skin stretching can enhance immune surveillance and improve vaccine delivery by increasing skin permeability and promoting immune cell recruitment without causing tissue damage.
February 2024 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas” This study reviewed 562 alopecia areata patients in Colombia, observing a higher prevalence in women and common use of steroid injections and topical minoxidil as treatments.
16 citations
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December 2020 in “PloS one” In this study, WNT10A was identified as a key gene in the development and maturation of skin hair follicles in fetal Inner Mongolian cashmere goats.
110 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Visualized Experiments” This research highlights the use of 3D human skin model reconstructs as a promising method to study human skin biology, showing that these models replicate natural melanocyte and melanoma behaviors accurately.
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.
39 citations
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January 2016 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study found that intra-operative platelet-rich plasma therapy may enhance hair regrowth, increase graft density, and activate dormant follicles more effectively than normal saline in follicular unit extraction hair transplant patients.
31 citations
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September 2012 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study found that proper levels of retinoic acid, controlled by the enzyme Cyp26b1, are essential for normal hair follicle development and morphogenesis in mice.
19 citations
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January 2013 in “Frontiers in Neuroanatomy” This study demonstrates a method using intravital imaging to observe sensory hair-cell development and regeneration in zebrafish, which may facilitate assays for drug discovery related to aural function preservation.
14 citations
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May 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that platelet-rich plasma therapy reduced inflammation and improved bladder function in a rat model of ketamine-induced ulcerative cystitis.
10 citations
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July 2021 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that combining weekly transverse needling sessions with mini-punch grafting significantly accelerated and enhanced repigmentation in stable, resistant non-segmental vitiligo lesions compared to each procedure alone or non-procedural treatment.
3 citations
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January 2022 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that SAMiRNA-AR68, a nanomedicine targeting androgen receptor mRNA, increased hair counts in androgenetic alopecia patients with no observed side effects.
2 citations
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January 2024 in “Journal of Personalized Medicine” This study found that combining adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells with platelet-rich plasma improved key healing markers in bowel anastomoses in rats with induced colitis, suggesting potential benefits for anastomosis recovery even in inflamed conditions.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Veterinary Pathology” This article outlines methods to study the skin and its molecular traits, focusing on interpretation and techniques applicable to mouse models, including diverse assays and approaches like electron microscopy and large-scale lipid analyses.
1 citations
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June 2023 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” This study observed that tissue-engineered skin, using VEGF165 gene-modified cells embedded in astragalus polysaccharide-containing 3D printed scaffolds, enhanced early vascularization, and collagen and hair follicle regeneration, leading to improved skin repair in nude mice with full skin defects.
This study found that Dex-loaded hyaluronic acid hydrogel microneedles significantly reduced pain in an acute inflammatory visceral pain model without sedation, suggesting a promising and patient-friendly alternative to intravenous delivery.
October 2025 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” In a study on wound healing, researchers described injectable POEGMA‐DA hydrogels as a promising non-toxic alternative to traditional wound closure methods, showing effective tissue adhesion and enhanced regeneration of skin structures in a mouse model without significant inflammation.
61 citations
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April 2023 in “Bioactive Materials” This review article highlights recent advances in microneedle technology for wound healing and tissue regeneration, discussing various cargo types, structural designs, and fabrication methods, and suggesting guidelines for designing microneedle systems tailored to specific applications.
41 citations
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January 2015 in “Burns & Trauma” This review discusses developments in tissue engineering for burn wound coverage and reconstructive surgery, reporting no new results but highlighting the need for further research into clinical effectiveness.
39 citations
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February 2024 in “Small” This review discusses the evolution and development of smart and multifunctional microneedles, highlighting their potential future importance in medical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
19 citations
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October 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study reviewed the efficacy of mechanical fractionation techniques to produce tissue stromal vascular fraction (tSVF) and found that tSVF injections are particularly effective for conditions like osteoarthritis and wound healing, with centrifugation before fractionation improving isolation efficiency regardless of preparation method.
15 citations
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January 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” This review explores the application and implications of 3D bioprinting in plastic surgery but reports no new clinical results, emphasizing its potential benefits and challenges for future research.
11 citations
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September 2023 in “ACS Omega” This review highlights the rapid advancements in 3D bioprinting techniques, emphasizing their role in enhancing regenerative therapy, drug delivery, and bioengineering applications while addressing current challenges in bioink formulation and bioprinting stability.
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.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Gels” This study developed cilostazol-loaded formulations for nose-to-brain delivery, finding that these formulations improved cilostazol's bioavailability by enhancing solubility, absorption, and permeability, achieving nearly 100% drug release in vitro within 2 hours.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses how polymers can be customized to develop biomaterials that mimic the extracellular matrix, exploring their potential in biomedical and biotechnological applications by triggering cell functions similar to natural physiological systems.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Photocrosslinkable biomaterials can improve wound healing by controlling mechanical environments.
1 citations
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January 2021 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal” This expert group provided recommendations for preparing and using platelet-rich plasma in treating androgenetic alopecia, suggesting a manual double-spin method and specific dosing, although further studies on injectable platelet-rich fibrin are needed.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights significant research trends and challenges in utilizing plant-derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and biomedical applications, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced purification technologies.
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.