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December 2023 in “Nanomaterials” In this study, the researchers synthesized copper-doped mesoporous silica nanoparticles and observed that they enhance tumor microenvironment regulation and, when paired with disulfiram, effectively kill cancer cells while also showing synergistic anti-tumor effects with immune checkpoint inhibitors.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review explores the potential of cell-mediated drug delivery systems in dermatology, highlighting their ability to target inflamed or diseased skin while discussing applications in diseases like atopic dermatitis and melanoma, along with challenges such as immunogenicity and manufacturing.
84 citations
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March 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology” In randomized controlled trials, this research reports that cyclosporin is as effective as glucocorticoids for treating canine atopic dermatitis and has potential benefits for other immune-mediated skin conditions in dogs.
70 citations
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July 2020 in “Pharmacological Reports” This review discusses the antiviral potential of cepharanthine against SARS-CoV-2, noting its effectiveness in preclinical models but presenting no new clinical results.
This review examines cepharanthine's antiviral potential against COVID-19 and finds no clinical results yet; it highlights cepharanthine as a potent inhibitor of coronavirus in preclinical models.
143 citations
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January 2004 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings” This review discusses the autoimmune nature of alopecia areata, potential therapeutic targets, and highlights the need for further studies on immunomodulatory treatments and genetic factors, but it reports no new clinical results.
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April 2017 in “Journal of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery” This case report describes two patients who experienced significant hair growth after receiving intravenous immunoglobulin treatments, but it provides no new findings on using this treatment for androgenic alopecia.
October 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, researchers explored the immunological mechanisms involved in alopecia areata and suggested that targeting immune responses, particularly using JAK inhibitors and other immunomodulatory drugs, could help achieve stable remission and improve patients' quality of life.
2 citations
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September 2019 Alopecia areata treatments should be personalized, using options like steroids, JAK inhibitors, and other therapies based on individual needs.
November 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Serotonin helps wounds heal faster.
December 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the role of extracellular vesicles in psoriasis pathogenesis and their potential as therapeutic agents or drug delivery systems, but it reports no new clinical findings.
10 citations
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November 2018 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drugmakers are optimistic about targeting the Wnt pathway for new treatments despite past challenges.
In this case study, a nine-year-old boy with alopecia universalis following severe chickenpox showed complete hair regrowth after treatment with tofacitinib, suggesting the drug's potential in managing varicella-zoster virus-induced alopecia by modulating immune responses.
9 citations
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March 2021 in “Hormones” This review discusses how COVID-19 may affect gonadal function and potential gender differences, but reports no clinical results; it highlights possible mechanisms and new treatment approaches from recent literature.
6 citations
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July 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This review discusses cell membrane-coated scaffolds in tissue engineering, emphasizing their potential to enhance therapeutic outcomes in regenerative medicine and reporting no new experimental results.
31 citations
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May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms” This review discusses the physiology of hair follicles, their disorders, and the principles behind developing treatments, reporting no new results.
29 citations
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March 1983 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” This article reviews existing and emerging treatments for psoriasis, focusing on therapy modifications due to scientific advancements, but it does not report new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review explores the complex causes and treatment options for alopecia, emphasizing that current therapies mainly offer symptomatic relief, while new advancements like stem cell approaches and improved drug delivery systems show promise for addressing underlying disease mechanisms.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This review highlights that alopecia's complex causes include hormonal, genetic, and environmental factors, and discusses traditional and emerging therapies, suggesting a need for multi-targeted, mechanism-based treatments to improve long-term management and efficacy.
January 2018 in “Refubium (Universitätsbibliothek der Freien Universität Berlin)” In this study, researchers tested various nanocarrier characteristics and found they could enhance drug delivery to specific skin areas and immune cells, potentially improving treatments for skin conditions by targeting drugs effectively.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “JAAD Case Reports” This review discusses previously reported cases of drug-associated hidradenitis suppurativa linked to various immunomodulating medications but reports no new clinical results.
30 citations
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May 2016 in “Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy” This review discusses immune pathways involved in alopecia areata and explores emerging, more targeted therapeutic strategies, noting their potential for better safety and effectiveness compared to traditional immune suppressants.
18 citations
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November 2007 in “Annals of Surgery” Finasteride reduces inflammation and improves immune response after trauma by altering hormone levels.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights emerging evidence that chemotherapy-induced alopecia may be driven by immune mechanisms similar to alopecia areata, involving hair follicle immune privilege collapse, and evaluates Janus kinase inhibitors as potential treatments, while cautioning about their immunosuppressive risks in cancer patients.
This review highlights new treatment options for alopecia, including JAK inhibitors and Wnt pathway-targeting therapies, which may offer better efficacy and safety than traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but notes the need for more research on long-term effects and patient-specific responses.
March 2026 in “Science China Materials” SeV-Tp speeds up healing of drug-resistant infections by targeting wounds and killing bacteria with light activation.
September 2024 in “International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research” This study highlights the significant pharmacological potential of Tridax procumbens, a plant with various therapeutic properties such as liver protection, immune modulation, and wound healing, though it notes that more research is needed to identify its active compounds and mechanisms for drug discovery.
2 citations
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July 2022 in “The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences” This study demonstrated that the immunomodulatory drug FTY720 may enhance the survival of allogeneic fat grafts in mice by reducing immune rejection and improving neovascularization.
July 2025 in “Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology” This study found that nanobubble-encapsulated diclofenac with ultrasound-targeted microbubble destruction (DNBs-UTMD) can enhance the anti-tumor efficacy of Doxil® by regulating the tumor immune microenvironment, improving drug uptake, and increasing T cell responses while reducing immune-suppressive cells in the process.
56 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review explores the role of macrophage subsets in adult cutaneous wound healing and emphasizes their potential for therapeutic targeting, but reports no new experimental results.