51 citations
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January 2024 in “Burns & Trauma” This review summarizes the therapeutic potential and development of engineered extracellular vesicles for tissue repair and regenerative medicine, reporting no new clinical findings.
36 citations
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February 2017 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” In this study, VEGF165 induced hair follicle stem cells to differentiate into vascular endothelial cells, potentially supporting angiogenesis and neovascularization, with the Notch signaling pathway affecting differentiation efficiency.
35 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience” This review discusses the neuroprotective potential of formononetin, especially for neurological diseases, and reports no clinical results; the authors suggest its promise for developing central nervous system drugs.
27 citations
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August 2008 in “Mayo Clinic proceedings” This review discusses the diagnosis, management, and treatment options for peripheral arterial disease and does not report new clinical findings; the authors emphasize the need for early diagnosis and comprehensive management.
26 citations
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November 2022 in “European journal of medical research” This review discusses the potential of nanoparticles to modify angiogenesis processes for therapeutic applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting challenges and future prospects in treating angiogenesis-related diseases.
24 citations
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July 2016 in “Steroids” In this study using rat hippocampal cultures, progesterone and testosterone showed neuroprotective effects against oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced neuronal cell death, while metabolism of these hormones in the brain may affect their protective actions.
24 citations
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November 2013 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” This study demonstrated that human hair follicle stem cells can be efficiently differentiated into endothelial-like cells using VEGF and bFGF, suggesting their potential as a novel cell source for vascular tissue engineering.
24 citations
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October 2012 in “The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology” In this study, testosterone protected female embryonic heart cells from metabolic stress by being converted into metabolites that activate estrogen receptors and up-regulate certain mitochondrial channel proteins.
19 citations
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March 2008 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration” This article discusses the development of consensus-based guidelines for preventing lower extremity arterial insufficiency ulcers but reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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May 2013 in “Urology” The authors concluded that components of metabolic syndrome were strongly associated with severe lower urinary tract symptoms in Latin American men, while alopecia was not an independent predictor.
15 citations
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February 2021 in “Cells” This study concluded that using human umbilical cord blood mononuclear cells transfected with VEGF and FGF2 genes enhances skin wound healing in rats, demonstrating greater wound revascularization compared to controls.
14 citations
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May 2021 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the therapeutic properties of polydeoxyribonucleotides derived from marine organisms for wound healing and inflammation, but it reports no new clinical results.
13 citations
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December 2021 in “Molecules” This review discusses the potential uses of inorganic nanomaterials for imaging and detecting brain diseases, but reports no new experimental results; it calls for improvements in diagnosis precision and imaging accuracy.
11 citations
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April 2017 in “Scholar Science Journals - International Journal of Biomedical Research” The researchers reported that a hydroalcoholic extract of Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis flowers was more effective than glibenclamide in reducing blood sugar levels in alloxan-induced diabetic rabbits, and demonstrated superior antioxidative and lipid-lowering effects, suggesting potential as an alternative antidiabetic treatment.
6 citations
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October 2014 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tanshinone IIA helps protect tissue from low oxygen damage by activating certain cell pathways.
5 citations
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June 2024 in “Pharmacological Research” This study identified neuropilin-1 as the receptor for FOL-026 and showed that it stimulates angiogenesis and cell growth, suggesting potential for vascular repair and enhanced angiogenesis therapies.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Cell proliferation” This study reported that supplementing rat hair follicle stem cells with chick embryo extract enhanced their migration and proliferation, possibly promoting differentiation toward Schwann cells.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This narrative review discusses carboxytherapy, highlighting its potential benefits in treating various dermatologic and cosmetic conditions such as skin aging, cellulite, and alopecia. Reportedly, this minimally-invasive treatment facilitates skin rejuvenation through vasodilatation and collagen reorganization.
4 citations
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February 2021 in “Nano select” This review discusses the role and therapeutic potential of mesenchymal cell-derived exosomes in organ development and disease treatment, highlighting their application in cell-free therapeutic strategies and current challenges faced in their use.
4 citations
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January 2021 in “Journal of Clinical Medical Research” This review provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and function of c-kit activation, and its role in both normal physiological and pathological conditions, with no new research findings reported.
3 citations
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December 2020 in “Medical Journal of Cell Biology” This review summarizes advancements in stem cell technologies, highlighting their effectiveness in disease treatment and tissue reconstruction for conditions such as nerve palsy and myocardial infarction, supported by pre-clinical and clinical studies.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “Neural Regeneration Research” This research review highlights the potential of exosome therapy to transform stroke treatment, reporting that in animal models, exosomes can reduce neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and cell death, while promoting brain repair and regeneration. However, more evidence is needed before clinical applications in humans are established.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Gels” This study highlights the versatility and potential of injectable hydrogel nanocomposites in biomedical research, emphasizing their roles in controlled drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and treatment of various conditions, such as cardiac issues, joint diseases, and bone regeneration.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Cutis” PLLA injections can cause hair loss and skin issues.
1 citations
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October 1990 in “The Lancet” Using minoxidil for hair growth may cause skin lesions in some people, and taking breaks from nitrate patches for angina might worsen symptoms.
March 2026 in “Journal of Surgical Case Reports” In this case report, a 46-year-old man developed scalp necrosis with infection following FUE hair transplantation, possibly due to factors like smoking, long surgery duration, dense grafting, and secondary infection. Early recognition and treatment prevented further tissue loss, but the patient had residual scarring.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study found that incorporating Canavalia ensiformis lectin into alginate and carboxymethylcellulose films enhanced angiogenic factor expression, suggesting these biopolymer films could be an effective alternative for wound treatment.
August 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that patients with alopecia areata, especially those with alopecia totalis or alopecia universalis, have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly due to shared immunological mechanisms and systemic inflammation. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and explore underlying mechanisms.
August 2025 in “Figshare” This meta-analysis found that patients with alopecia areata, especially those with more severe forms like alopecia totalis or universalis, may have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, suggesting a potential link between the systemic inflammation in AA and cardiovascular risk.
November 2024 in “Rheumatology Advances in Practice” Timely diagnosis of SLE is crucial due to symptom overlap with fibromyalgia.