January 2024 in “Research Portal Denmark” This thesis reveals that tenuazonic acid inhibits plant plasma membrane H+-ATPase, suggesting its potential as a herbicide due to its impact on root elongation and cell viability in Arabidopsis thaliana.
506 citations
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January 2012 in “Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology” This review details the expression and diverse functions of melatonin receptors in non-neural tissues and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing their potential as therapeutic targets across various physiological and pathological processes.
80 citations
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June 2008 in “Biomaterials” This study found that poly(ethylene-co-vinyl alcohol) membranes support the self-assembly of dermal papilla cells into compact spheroidal microtissues capable of inducing new hair follicles, suggesting potential for large-scale production for hair follicle regeneration.
7 citations
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June 2009 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study found that in lichen planopilaris, the basement membrane zone of the hair follicles exhibited disrupted and discontinuous staining patterns, potentially contributing to scarring and irreversible hair loss.
5 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Tissue Science & Engineering” In this study, collagen I decellularized scaffolds enhanced the growth and melanotic properties of hair follicle melanocytes, suggesting their potential as effective carriers for transplantation in vitiligo treatment.
5 citations
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July 2003 in “Pediatric Critical Care Medicine” This study observed that hair loss, which resolved on its own within six months, was reported by some patients after extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, suggesting it as a potential side effect.
April 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” In this study, researchers developed a leech-inspired microneedle platform for targeted delivery of metformin to hair follicle cells, which showed promising results in reducing inflammation and oxidative stress and promoting hair growth, offering a potential new treatment strategy for androgenetic alopecia.
132 citations
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study found that exosome-incorporated human amniotic membrane scaffolds notably enhanced diabetic skin wound healing in mice, suggesting potential applications for ADSC-derived exosomes in clinical settings.
61 citations
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September 2024 in “Micromachines” This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of electrospun nanofibers in non-invasive medical fields, highlighting their potential for health monitoring, personal protection, thermal regulation, and wound care, and discusses the challenges and future development paths for this technology.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” This review reports that the human amniotic membrane has promising regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, suggesting its potential for innovative clinical applications in dermatology, such as wound healing and psoriasis treatment, as well as aesthetic uses like skin rejuvenation and hair regeneration.
148 citations
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April 2009 in “Molecular Pharmaceutics” This study reports that three synthesized PSMA-targeted radioimaging agents demonstrated high affinity and specific localization to prostate cancer tumors in a mouse model, highlighting their potential for cancer detection and monitoring.
15 citations
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February 2015 in “Han-gug chugsan sigpum hag-hoeji/Korean journal for food science of animal resources” This study concludes that egg shell membrane hydrolysates, particularly Fraction I, may effectively mitigate UV-B radiation-induced wrinkles and promote skin collagen and hyaluronic acid production, suggesting potential use in functional cosmetics.
5 citations
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that FucoPol hydrogel membranes can effectively deliver model drugs such as caffeine and diclofenac sodium via different loading methods, with notable mechanical and release properties, suggesting their potential as platforms for topical drug delivery.
67 citations
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February 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed a nanofiber wound dressing combining ciprofloxacin and tetracycline hydrochloride, which demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against E. coli and S. aureus and showed good biocompatibility with human skin fibroblast cells, indicating significant potential for wound healing applications.
45 citations
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January 2021 in “Drug Delivery” In this study, researchers developed a biomimetic anti-inflammatory nanosystem (MM-CEP/NLCs) that significantly reduced the severity of acute lung injury in vivo by targeting and accumulating in lung inflammation sites, showcasing its potential for treating inflammation.
2 citations
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Carthamus caeruleus root juice exhibited in vitro anti-inflammatory effects by stabilizing human erythrocyte membranes and inhibiting albumin denaturation, as well as showing potential inhibition of COX-2 through in silico analysis; however, further research is needed to confirm efficacy and mechanisms.
January 2014 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery” This study found that rabbit hair follicle stem cells, combined with electro-spun nano silk fibers, successfully constructed a tissue-engineered urethra, suggesting potential for future in vivo repair studies.
22 citations
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September 2022 in “Materials & Design” This study found that bioactive glass-based camouflage composite particles enhanced the coagulation effects in bleeding models by forming a fibrin network and activating coagulation pathways, suggesting potential use as an emergency hemostasis biomaterial.
2 citations
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August 2019 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This study explored the use of SOD-loaded niosomes as carriers to enhance the delivery of superoxide dismutase into hair follicles on guinea pig skin, finding that niosomes improved SOD penetration and preservation compared to free SOD, suggesting their potential as effective delivery vehicles.
5 citations
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December 2002 in “The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings/The Journal of investigative dermatology symposium proceedings” This study suggests that keratinocytes in skin and mucous membranes might be involved in prion disease transmission due to their expression of PrPc, potentially serving as an entry point for prions.
June 2025 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” In this study, the researchers observed that a recombinant human collagen complex with nicotinamide promoted hair growth in rat models, increased hair follicle stem cell survival, and enhanced key protein expression, suggesting potential benefits for hair health and loss prevention.
June 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study investigated the effects of a recombinant human collagen complex on hair growth, finding it enhanced survival and function of hair follicle stem cells and promoted hair growth in rat models, suggesting its potential for hair loss prevention and hair health maintenance.
7 citations
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December 2021 in “Annals of Phytomedicine An International Journal” This study observed that silver nanoparticles synthesized using Laurus nobilis leaf extracts significantly inhibited protein denaturation and membrane stabilization in vitro, suggesting potential as a basis for novel antiarthritic drugs.
1 citations
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February 2023 in “International journal of research - granthaalayah” This study reports that electromagnetic energy from a hydrocolloid wound dressing paste adversely affected human skin lipid droplets in vitro, but the implications, including potential cancer links, are unknown.
February 2008 in “Experimental dermatology” This article reviews potential pathomechanisms of vitiligo, emphasizing membrane alterations involving cholesterol and cardiolipin, but reports no new clinical findings.
8 citations
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January 2017 in “Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology” This report explores the potential cellular origins of keratoacanthoma lesions on the oral mucosa, noting that it reports no new results.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review highlights the promising potential of microemulsions and nanoemulsions in (trans)dermal drug delivery, noting a gap in understanding their distinct mechanisms and composition-related effects on skin permeability, while emphasizing the limited clarity on mesostructures and cosolvent impacts.
10 citations
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December 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study reviewed the challenges of delivering nucleic acids for gene therapy, highlighting the limitations of non-viral vehicles and exploring bioinspired strategies using cell membrane camouflage for improved delivery efficacy.
4 citations
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May 2012 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” This study demonstrated the potential of epithelial cell scaffolds fabricated with various materials for effective hair regeneration, highlighting their promising application in tissue engineering for alopecia treatment.
December 2018 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This article describes the Dermatologic Surgery journal's coverage of a wide range of skin surgery topics but reports no new research findings.