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January 2016 in “Journal of Controlled Release” This study found that applying controlled hypobaric stress to the skin significantly improved the in vitro and in vivo penetration of macromolecules, facilitating enhanced drug delivery.
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May 2023 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This review discusses recent advancements in using macromolecules for hair loss treatment, highlighting microneedle and nanoparticle delivery systems, tissue-engineered scaffolds for hair follicle regeneration, and artificial skin platforms as drug screening methods.
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November 2022 in “Pharmaceutical research” In this study, the authors found that applying hypobaric pressure to the skin significantly increases the transdermal permeation of large molecules by enhancing diffusion, despite the associated skin stretching and hair follicle enlargement not fully explaining this effect.
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September 2023 in “Polymers” This study reported that a newly developed hydrogel composed of recombinant type I collagen and chitosan, incorporating a metal–polyphenol structure, demonstrated strong mechanical and healing properties, effectively promoting wound healing in a full-thickness skin defect model.
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” This study found that a newly constructed composite hydrogel dressing, made from silk fibroin, chitosan, and halloysite, promoted hair follicle neogenesis, angiogenesis tissue regeneration, and scar reduction.
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January 1988 3 citations
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January 2011 in “American Journal of Hematology” This study describes a case where immunochemotherapy, including chlorambucil and rituximab, successfully reversed agranulocytosis and other Waldenström's macroglobulinemia symptoms, indicating a possible connection between the two.
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March 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this comprehensive review, researchers reported that macromolecules like type I collagen, keratin, and ceramides enhance hair health by improving follicular function and increasing hair density, strength, shine, and resilience, as shown in various in vitro, animal, and human studies.
October 2025 in “JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH” This case report details a 77-year-old man initially suspected of having multiple myeloma but ultimately diagnosed with Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinaemia, highlighting the importance of accurate differential diagnosis for conditions like epistaxis and high serum IgM.
Glycogen helps E. coli cells divide unevenly and organize their contents.
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August 2024 in “Biomacromolecules” This study introduces a novel in vitro model for clubfoot fibrosis to enable high-throughput drug screening and found that while the model increased collagen deposition, the antifibrotic drug minoxidil effectively inhibited the expression of collagen cross-linking enzymes.
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August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that goat placenta extract, when combined with PEGylated liposomes and microspicule gel, significantly promoted hair regrowth in patients experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy by enhancing hair cell proliferation without causing skin irritation over a 12-week application period.
March 2026 in “Microchemical Journal” 114 citations
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November 2022 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses current wound management strategies and examines electrospun nanofibers with biological macromolecules for their potential in tissue engineering and drug delivery, but reports no new clinical results.
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” This review discusses the roles and mechanisms of glycosaminoglycans in wound healing and presents challenges and potential applications for GAG-based biomaterials without reporting new experimental results.
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November 2012 in “Pharmaceutical research” This study found that fractional laser treatment significantly enhances the penetration and targeting of certain permeants, such as imiquimod and FD, to skin follicles, but not hydroquinone.
August 2013 in “Hospital Pharmacy” This article discusses the importance of recognizing adverse drug reactions, methods of prevention, and encourages reporting them to the FDA's MedWatch program; it reports no new results.
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November 2000 in “Archives of Dermatology” In this study, application of salicylic acid solution on mouse skin showed histologic changes without causing wounds or inflammation, observed immediately and up to 48 hours after treatment.
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October 2017 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Patients with GATA2 deficiency show early skin symptoms that help diagnose the condition.
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June 2005 in “Journal of Clinical Oncology” This study found that paclitaxel poliglumex induces significantly less and milder alopecia compared with standard taxanes in ovarian and breast cancer patients.
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January 2025 in “BIO Integration” This review highlights that the combination of ultrasound and microneedles can enhance transdermal drug delivery by using physical and energy-driven mechanisms to improve drug penetration into deeper skin layers, with implications for precision medicine and chronic disease treatments.
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January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews the hair follicle's role in drug and chemical penetration through the skin but does not present new experimental findings.
The researchers reported that yak hair fibers undergo macromolecular conformational changes and partial slippage of macromolecules during stretching, confirming this as the main stretching mechanism when the stretching ratio is large.
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July 1967 in “Science” This study found that aged tritiated thymidine breaks down and incorporates into cytoplasmic macromolecules, not DNA, suggesting caution in its use.
October 2012 in “Advanced Materials Research” This study found that temperature significantly affects the mechanical properties of rabbit hair fibers, with increased tensile strain and decreased breaking strength in humid conditions.
February 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidic-assisted technology to create dual-layer microspheres containing mesenchymal and epidermal cells, which efficiently induced hair follicle regeneration in mice, suggesting potential improvements for hair regeneration treatments in conditions like androgenetic alopecia.
In this review, the authors highlight a lack of understanding regarding the unique properties of Afro-textured hair, emphasizing the need for scientific collaboration to improve hair care practices and mitigate scalp issues.