April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores quercetin's potential in multifunctional theranostic systems, highlighting its bioactivity and the challenges of improving its clinical application through innovative strategies like nanoencapsulation, while noting that research in this area is underdeveloped.
March 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses current hair removal strategies in paramedian forehead flap reconstruction and reports no new clinical results; it offers recommendations to improve aesthetic outcomes by guiding timing and technique selection.
January 2026 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” This study investigated the integration of crystal engineering and microneedle technology for androgenetic alopecia treatment, finding that microneedles loaded with newly developed Kopexil multicomponent crystals reduced drug diffusion rates in vitro compared to standard formulations.
January 2026 in “The Eurasian Journal of Life Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in the development of electrospun pectin nanofibers for biomedical applications, highlighting strategies to improve their mechanical properties and biological functions and addressing challenges like material variability and regulatory issues.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the integration of nanoparticles with microneedles to improve drug delivery through enhanced stability, bioavailability, and controlled release, noting ongoing challenges with stability, scalability, and safety.
January 2026 in “Biomaterials Science” This research outlines the characteristics and potential applications of a GMP-compliant sodium polyphosphate formulation (Na-polyP-GMP) in cellular energy storage and ATP-dependent processes like skin regeneration and wound healing.
January 2026 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review provides an overview of microneedle-assisted photomedicine, detailing diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, design principles, and challenges for translating this approach to skin disease management.
November 2025 in “Nanoscale Advances” This review highlights the potential of inorganic nanoparticle-based scaffolds as innovative tools for advanced wound care, emphasizing their ability to provide antimicrobial action and regenerative support, while also discussing fabrication strategies and challenges in optimizing their clinical application.
November 2025 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” This review examines the potential of apigenin and ellagic acid as adjunct or alternative treatments for PCOS, but reports no new clinical results and highlights the need for further trials to confirm their efficacy and optimize dosing and delivery.
October 2025 in “Interdiciplinary Journal and Hummanity (INJURITY)” This study characterized bioactive compounds in extracts from six Kalimantan herbal plants, confirming traditional medicinal uses with findings such as triterpenoids and several potent compounds with antimicrobial and cardiovascular benefits, laying groundwork for potential therapeutic applications and conservation efforts.
August 2025 in “MedScien” This study explores the design of responsive drug carriers based on the tumor microenvironment to improve targeting and reduce side effects in cancer treatment, using a model of delivering curcumin with a responsive polymer carrier and evaluating potential errors due to cancer cell heterogeneity.
August 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study identified three Ayurvedic compounds that may serve as potential treatments against the macrolide-resistant enzyme murE of *Tropheryma whipplei*, addressing challenges in treating Whipple disease.
This chapter reviews the challenges and future prospects of using nanotechnology and phytochemistry in developing safe, effective, and precision-based therapies for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, without reporting new clinical findings.
June 2025 in “Basrah Researches Sciences” This article discusses how medicinal plants, known for their antiviral, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, may help alleviate long-term COVID-19 effects, but emphasizes the need for further clinical trials to confirm safety and efficacy.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” In this study, researchers used 3D bioprinting with skin stem cells and specific hydrogels to create artificial skin that successfully promoted complete wound healing and the regeneration of skin structures, including hair follicles and blood vessels, in mice.
January 2025 in “RSC Pharmaceutics” Smart microneedles using advanced tech could improve psoriasis treatment.
August 2024 in “UPI Journal of Pharmaceutical Medical and Health Sciences” This review article discusses the current applications and research findings of platelet-rich plasma in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, highlighting its potential clinical utility but reporting no new clinical results.
This study found that elastin-like recombinamer (ELR) wound dressings promote tissue regeneration and stability without rejection in ex vivo and in vivo models, indicating potential for hard-to-heal wound treatment.
January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a biodegradable microneedle made of hyaluronic acid, intended to enhance drug delivery through the skin's stratum corneum and potentially promote hair growth by overcoming the skin's barrier function in alopecia treatment.
November 2023 in “Global journal of medical research” This study highlights the importance of understanding the rheological properties of hyaluronic acid fillers, including viscosity, cross-linking, and concentration, to optimize their use in addressing facial aging by maximizing clinical effects.
October 2023 in “Biomedical science and engineering” Innovative methods are reducing animal testing and improving biomedical research.
May 2023 in “Current Medicinal Chemistry” This review highlights the potential of microneedle devices in dermatology for conditions like skin aging and autoimmune skin diseases, emphasizing their ability to facilitate targeted drug delivery by creating temporary skin pathways.
January 2023 in “Book of Abstracts” COVID-19 can cause different types of hair loss, with telogen effluvium being the most common.
This study demonstrated that cryogelation of human hair keratin allows the development of 3D scaffolds with tunable properties, supporting cell adhesion and proliferation for potential biomedical applications.
November 2021 in “International journal of life science and pharma research” This study reported that a solid lipid nanoparticle-based gel formulation, specifically optimized for psoriasis, improved drug loading capacity and release properties using high-pressure homogenization, suggesting its potential efficacy as a topical treatment.
January 2021 in “Middle East journal of applied sciences” This article discusses the widespread issue of zinc deficiency affecting plant, animal, and human health, and reports no new clinical results; the authors emphasize the need for adequate zinc availability in agriculture and nutrition.
This research focused on formulating finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil with cyclodextrins to enhance their solubility and skin penetration for topical use, potentially reducing scalp irritation from current alcohol-based preparations.
September 2019 in “University of Huddersfield Repository (University of Huddersfield)” In this study, nanoemulsion formulations were found to significantly enhance the skin retention of the antiseptic agent triclosan, with the optimal mixture being a low surfactant concentration, as demonstrated through quantitative and qualitative analysis using tape-stripping and micro CT scans.
January 2015 in “D-Scholarship@Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)” This dissertation investigated barriers to clinical translation of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell-based vascular grafts, highlighting issues with thrombosis in diabetic patients and proposing alternative cell sources to improve applicability.