March 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study developed a novel hydrogel dressing, QL@MAB, which facilitates accelerated healing of infected diabetic wounds in rats by offering prolonged drug release, water retention, and adaptive drug delivery in response to high glucose levels in the wound environment.
January 2026 in “Food Science and Human Wellness” This research examined krill oil's effects on benign prostatic hyperplasia and found that it inhibited the growth of prostate cells in vitro and reduced prostate size and weight in a BPH rat model, suggesting potential as a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for BPH.
In their review, the authors discussed the increasing issue of allergies to hair products, highlighting common allergens such as hair dyes and topical minoxidil, and outlined diagnostic methods and alternatives for those affected, particularly addressing higher risks among hairdressers due to professional exposure.
June 2025 in “Natural Product Communications” This study successfully synthesized novel cercidin analogues from Cercidophyllum japonicum, confirming their structure via NMR data. The researchers suggest these compounds could facilitate future antibiotic development by advancing structure-activity-relationship studies.
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September 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review highlights recent advances in chitosan-based nanoparticles (CS NPs) for drug delivery, discussing their modifications, preparation methods, production with organic and inorganic materials, and their latest implementations in the field, emphasizing the role of CS NPs in improving drug transport and release properties.
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June 2016 in “Biomaterials” This study observed that MAA beads improved vascularization in non-diabetic male mice by modulating the Shh signaling pathway in wound granulation tissue, but showed no such effects in females.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Trichology” This case report highlights a rare allergic reaction to 2-hydroxy ethyl meta acrylate, found in superglue, in a man who developed skin lesions from wearing a wig.
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January 2010 in “JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE” This study found that abietic acid from pine resin more effectively inhibits testosterone 5α-reductase than several plant extracts, suggesting potential for treating androgen-dependent diseases.
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July 2021 in “Journal of Natural Medicines” This review summarizes research finding over 150 new molecules with various biological activities from traditional herbal medicines studied in China, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh.
January 1987 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This chapter reviews dermatological drugs and cosmetics, identifying common allergens and preservatives linked to contact dermatitis without reporting new clinical results.
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November 2014 in “Protein Expression and Purification” This study reported successful recovery of biologically active recombinant murine Wnt3a without detergent, suggesting usefulness for structure-activity studies avoiding detergent-related issues.
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January 2015 in “International journal of trichology” This review examines hair cosmetics, including shampoos and conditioners, for their formulations and effects, but reports no new clinical findings; it emphasizes the importance of dermatologist knowledge in treating diverse hair conditions.
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
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June 1995 in “Helvetica Chimica Acta” This article outlines the synthesis of spiro[cyclohexane‐1,2′‐[2 H ]indene] derivatives similar to known steroid 5α‐reductase inhibitors, but it does not report experimental findings.
August 2018 in “Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research” This study found that covalently binding antimicrobial agents to hair shafts provided antibacterial activity against dandruff and odor-associated bacteria, which remained effective even after several washes.
January 2013 in “Springer eBooks” Hair care products are important for appearance and self-esteem, and choosing the right ones can help maintain healthy hair.
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May 2017 in “Scientific reports” This study found that ZDHHC13 deficiency in mice is associated with abnormal liver function, lipid metabolism issues, and impaired mitochondrial function, highlighting ZDHHC13's regulatory role in liver metabolism.
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January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews” This review discusses recent advances in surface modification and endothelialization of biomaterials for vascular grafts, highlighting promising methods like gene engineering and targeting ligand immobilization to improve clinical outcomes.
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July 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that dexamethasone-loaded Eudragit® L 100 nanoparticles displayed controlled drug release depending on pH levels, with minimal toxicity to human fibroblasts.
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.
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June 2001 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” This study found that octahydrobenzo[c]quinolizin-3-one derivatives, particularly compound 3, were potent and selective inhibitors of the enzyme 5α-reductase type 1.
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January 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” This study reviews the transformative role of artificial intelligence in biomaterial design, highlighting its ability to reduce costs through virtual screening, enhance material performance, and predict biological interactions to advance personalized and precision medicine.
January 2017 in “Springer eBooks” The document explains various skin conditions and their treatments.
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles delivered via biomaterials, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2018 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses side effects and allergy contact dermatitis caused by essential oils in cosmetic products and reports no new clinical results.
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March 2020 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This review provides an overview of recent tissue engineering and regenerative medicine developments in Asia, highlighting significant advances, representative research achievements, and discussing future directions, without presenting new research results.
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June 1993 in “Biochemistry” This study found that the binding of finasteride to the enzyme 5a-reductase occurs at a slower rate than previously assumed, complicating the estimation of its real inhibitory constant.
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review assesses the benefits and limitations of various supramolecular hydrogels, including polymeric and peptide-based types, for wound healing, but reports no new clinical results.
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January 2022 in “Theranostics” This review highlights how advanced nanocarrier and microneedle-based transdermal drug delivery strategies can potentially improve the treatment of skin diseases by enhancing site-specific drug delivery, increasing skin penetration, and reducing systemic toxicity compared to conventional methods.
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May 2019 in “Materials Science and Engineering: C” This review outlines the development, applications, and challenges of microneedle-based drug delivery from 2000-2019, particularly highlighting fabrication techniques, but reports no new clinical results.