239 citations
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidics-based method for creating uniform, size-controlled stem cell spheroids that enhance osteogenic differentiation when encapsulated in alginate-RGD microgels.
44 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of biotechnology” This study successfully recreated human hair follicles in vitro, which offers a potential advancement in hair regeneration and understanding the effects of drugs on hair follicles.
17 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This review discusses methods for generating induced pluripotent stem cells and highlights their recent applications in studying and treating COVID-19, but it reports no new experimental results.
12 citations
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September 2024 in “JID Innovations” This review highlights the potential of microfluidic skin-on-a-chip models in skin research, emphasizing their ability to mimic human skin structure and improve control over cellular and molecular distribution compared to traditional in vitro models.
9 citations
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January 2025 in “Droplet” This review explores recent advancements in precise cell manipulation technologies, detailing the status, principles, benefits, limitations, and future potential of methods like single-cell manipulation and 3D bioprinting for cells and tissue engineering.
1 citations
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January 2026 in “Science Advances” This study developed a 3D bioprinted skin model to mimic pemphigus vulgaris, providing a tool to study disease mechanisms and test targeted therapies by reproducing the architecture and pathogenic disruptions of native skin.
1 citations
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February 2025 in “Cell Biology International” This study found that both dental pulp-derived and hair follicle-derived mesenchymal stem cells showed similar stemness properties and differentiation potential, but hair follicle-derived cells exhibited superior differentiation into insulin-producing cells, suggesting their potential for autologous stem cell therapy in diabetes.
April 2024 in “Journal of translational medicine” This review highlights the diverse roles of melanocytes in pigmentation, immunity, and hearing among other functions, their involvement in disorders, and their emerging potential in regenerative medicine, including applications in disease modeling and therapy development using advanced technologies.
August 2023 in “Bioengineering” This systematic review reports that bioprinting technology holds significant potential for improving patient quality of life by enabling personalized medical treatments, reducing organ transplant rejection risks, and accelerating skin tissue regeneration, although many advancements are still at the research stage.
October 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study explores the use of in silico methods to identify potential diagnostic biomarkers for primary cicatricial alopecia, revealing significant interactions among genes and proteins related to disease pathogenesis.
This study found that hyaluronic acid increased the size of hair follicle germ-like aggregates and the number of proliferative cells but did not maintain specific markers during the process.
June 2006 in “Experimental dermatology” This paper reviews potential animal models for studying hidradenitis suppurativa, specifically suggesting that certain mouse models with genetic mutations might be useful, but it reports no new experimental findings.
5 citations
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October 2020 in “Bioengineering & translational medicine” This study demonstrates the use of microscopy-guided laser ablation to create a highly structured 3D hydrogel-based organotypic skin model with folliculoid structures, potentially useful for studying hair follicle development or bioactive substance screening.
1 citations
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January 2022 in “PLoS Pathogens” In this study, researchers developed a rapid platform using primary human lung tissues to identify SARS-CoV-2 targets and test antiviral compounds, achieving highly reproducible results across viral variants.
December 2024 in “Medical Review” This review examined the role of organoid technology in modeling genetic diseases, highlighting its promise for understanding disease pathology and developing tailored treatments by integrating genetic insights with advancements in regenerative medicine and biological engineering.
November 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This review analyzes granted patents for skin bioinks for 3D skin bioprinting from 2017 to 2022 and reports no new clinical results.
213 citations
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June 2017 in “Rheumatology” This guideline outlines the management of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults but reports no new clinical findings.
49 citations
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September 2016 in “Genes Brain & Behavior” In this study, a deficiency in the zinc finger protein Zfp462 in mice led to anxiety-like behaviors and excessive self-grooming, providing a new model for studying anxiety disorders.
42 citations
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June 2020 in “Seminars in Oncology” This article reviews sex disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and explores the influence of sex hormones on disease severity, but it reports no new results; further studies are ongoing.
42 citations
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January 2019 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This study identified diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker for hypertension, as a promising repurposed treatment for influenza, enhancing antiviral efficacy when combined with oseltamivir.
33 citations
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February 1996 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Treat scalp and beard fungal infections early with oral antifungal medication and sometimes topical therapy, avoiding unnecessary allergy tests and surgery.
27 citations
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October 2001 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This study identified eight isoflavone derivatives as potential nonsteroidal inhibitors of rat 5α-reductase using a pharmacophore model in virtual screening.
12 citations
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January 2022 in “The Egyptian Journal of Internal Medicine” This review summarizes current knowledge of SARS-CoV-2, including its biology, epidemiology, risk factors, and the need for updated vaccines and drugs, but presents no new clinical findings.
12 citations
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March 2012 in “ATLA. Alternatives to laboratory animals” This study found that caffeine and flufenamic acid penetrated porcine skin more effectively through hair follicles, while the importance of the follicular pathway varied for other substances tested.
9 citations
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January 2006 in “Cutaneous and ocular toxicology” This study found that L-cystine, D-pantothenat, and miliacin can enhance the metabolic capacity and proliferation of human keratinocytes, with a combination of these additives potentially providing synergistic benefits in growth media.
5 citations
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June 2012 in “QJM: An International Journal of Medicine” This article reviews the historical development of pharmacology up to the mid-20th century and outlines its transition from a support role in therapeutics to a distinct scientific discipline, but reports no new findings.
3 citations
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April 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study presents a new method using primary human lung tissue cells to rapidly identify viral entry factors and therapeutics for SARS-CoV-2, revealing compounds overlooked by conventional screening systems.
2 citations
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September 2013 in “Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found a high prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, particularly anogenital warts and syphilis, among HIV-infected adults in Serbia, underscoring the importance of education on safe sex practices.
1 citations
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June 2021 in “International journal of pharmaceutical compounding” This study found that compounded minoxidil solutions in a propylene glycol-free and alcohol-reduced foam remained stable for 180 days, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for strength, pH, and antimicrobial effectiveness.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Endocrine Practice” This study suggests that topical finasteride may benefit women with facial hirsutism, based on observations from a small sample.