May 2026 in “Cell Reports Medicine” This study develops FR-1, a topical small molecule, which reduces scarring and avoids skin atrophy in a murine wound model, showing potential for treating fibrosis without the side effects of current therapies.
In this study, Urtica dioica L. infusions were used to replace water in k-carrageenan hydrogels, resulting in stronger networks with reduced syneresis and altered textural properties, and the highest antioxidant potential was achieved with specific infusion conditions.
This review discusses recent advances in polydopamine-based biomaterials and their growing potential in personalized medicine, but reports no new experimental results; the authors highlight both opportunities and challenges for future applications.
September 2025 in “Animals” In this study, researchers using Astral—DIA proteomics technology identified 67 differentially expressed proteins in Gansu alpine fine-wool sheep, linking proteins like keratin and MGST3 in pathways to wool fineness regulation, particularly highlighting their association with hair follicle development.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This genetic study identified four new keratin-associated protein genes in sheep, revealing significant sequence variation and suggesting complex evolutionary dynamics, with unique variants in some sheep breeds linking them to Romanov sheep ancestry.
May 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioinformatics” This study used computational methods to identify six molecules, with jamogenin being particularly promising, that effectively bind to and inhibit the enzyme linked to male pattern hair loss, suggesting these compounds could be explored further for hair growth potential.
April 2025 in “Cosmetics” This study found that Clinopodium bolivianum essential oil, particularly in combing cream, demonstrated notable antioxidant activity, with potential applications as a natural antioxidant in cosmetic formulations.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the role of nanocarrier systems, such as nanoemulsions and liposomes, in delivering antioxidants into the skin to counteract oxidative stress, highlighting recent advancements in topical antioxidant therapy through nanotechnology.
January 2024 in “Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine” This paper discusses the potential of millets as a dietary intervention to help manage chemotherapy side effects in cancer patients, suggesting that their nutrient profile and various health benefits could support treatment without increasing medication burden.
This study identified a new gene in sheep, KRTAP36-2, discovering variants associated with wool yield. Variations in this gene were linked to the efficiency of fleece conversion from greasy to clean, which may enhance wool production.
This review highlights various plant-based and herbal treatments that reportedly help prevent hair loss and encourage hair growth. It also explores the molecular mechanisms, identified plant compounds, recent technologies such as nanoarchitectonics, and patents related to hair growth promotion.
This review summarizes the current applications and mechanisms of self-assembled peptide hydrogels in promoting skin, bone, and nerve regeneration, highlighting their potential due to their biocompatibility and supportive role in tissue healing.
July 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports and Clinical Study” This article discusses the formulation and potential benefits of herbal hair gels, highlighting their moisturizing properties and fewer side effects compared to marketed synthetic alternatives, but reports no experimental results.
May 2020 in “Research, Society and Development” This study suggests that mutamba fruit, regardless of maturation stage, could be valuable in the food industry due to its high soluble solids, vitamin C, and mineral content.
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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this review, researchers discussed recent advances in nanotechnology for topical skin applications, highlighting how nanocarriers enhance skin penetration and targeting in treatments for diseases like melanoma and psoriasis, while acknowledging that the penetration mechanisms and health impacts of nanoparticles remain not fully understood.
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March 2020 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study found that nanoemulsion-based formulations, such as nanoemulgel and NFs, might serve as promising topical delivery systems for treating inflammatory diseases, potentially offering an alternative to traditional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which are associated with adverse effects.
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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.
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November 2023 in “Molecules” This review focuses on recent advances in smart responsive polymer microneedles, which offer precise, on-demand drug delivery triggered by external or physiological stimuli, highlighting significant research implications for transdermal drug administration according to this source.
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May 2023 in “Cancer Nanotechnology” The researchers reported that their novel formulation of pterostilbene-loaded ethoniosomes with folic acid coating effectively targeted lung cancer cells in vitro and demonstrated promising results in animal models, indicating potential for future targeted chemotherapy applications.
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November 2022 in “Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review examines liposome-based cosmeceuticals for various skin conditions and reports no new clinical results, highlighting the potential promise these formulations offer for future applications.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” In this study, researchers developed a self-assembling hydrogel called RADA-PDGF2 and found it to accelerate wound closure in a mouse model due to its pro-proliferative and pro-migratory properties, without causing cytotoxicity or immunogenicity.
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December 2023 in “Materials” This review paper highlights the development and application of organic and biogenic nanocarriers for delivering bioactives, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable nanotechnology strategies while addressing challenges like toxicity and paving the way for future innovations in green solution approaches.
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October 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that chitosan nanoparticle-encapsulated Cordyceps militaris significantly reduced inflammation and oxidative stress in particulate matter-exposed mice, suggesting potential use for managing lung inflammation.
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October 2023 in “Cosmetics” This study developed effervescent cleansing tablets containing asiatic-acid-loaded solid lipid microparticles, finding that they provided effective cleansing compared to water and showed good flow properties, pH, and hardness but were unstable at high temperature and humidity.
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September 2025 in “Food Production Processing and Nutrition” This review highlights capsaicin's chemical properties, natural sources, and its potential benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic effects, while also noting its challenges in food applications regarding dosage, taste perception, and regulatory compliance.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
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November 2023 in “BMC chemistry” In this study, researchers used computational modeling and virtual screening to identify two FDA-approved drugs, Tadalafil and Finasteride, that may effectively inhibit key proteins involved in melanoma progression, suggesting potential for new therapeutic strategies against aggressive melanoma.
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September 2023 in “Stem cell research & therapy” This review discusses how mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapy holds promise for treating age-related diseases, given its potential to target aging's pathological features, although significant challenges remain for its clinical application.
October 2025 in “International Wound Journal” In a study using a rat model of hypertrophic scars, researchers found that gamma-irradiated human amniotic fluid improved wound healing, collagen remodelling, immune response, and scar characteristics more effectively than saline or non-irradiated amniotic fluid, indicating its potential for clinical applications in scar management.
September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review examines recent advances in androgenetic alopecia treatment, highlighting how multifunctional plant extracts combined with nanotechnology could improve topical therapy efficacy by enhancing local drug bioavailability and targeting, addressing limitations of existing treatments.