February 2026 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” This research describes CG2001's promising safety profile and reduced systemic exposure as an alternative to finasteride, supporting its further development for androgenic alopecia treatment in future trials.
34 citations
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July 2022 in “Gels” This review explores the potential of alginate as a promising alternative to donor tissue for corneal transplantation due to its adaptability, transparency, and low immunogenicity, and discusses how chemical modifications can enhance its properties for use in corneal tissue engineering.
March 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This study found that pretreating concentrated growth factor with a 640 nm laser increased CD34+ stem cell activation and improved hair growth outcomes in androgenetic alopecia patients compared to non-pretreated CGF.
4 citations
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January 2024 in “Environmental Research” In this study, the authors reported that Sargassum wightii seaweed-based biostimulants improved soil quality and enhanced rice plant growth and yield by ameliorating acid soil effects, boosting antioxidant enzyme activity, and facilitating nitrogen uptake, photosynthesis, and water use efficiency.
22 citations
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October 2019 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This study suggests that the hydrogel nanoparticle formulation of hair growth-promoting compounds may enhance hair follicle penetration and induce hair growth in tested models, demonstrating its potential as a hair growth treatment.
May 2025 in “Medical Science Monitor” This review discusses recent research on the use of concentrated growth factor (CGF) for treating androgenetic alopecia, highlighting its potential to enhance hair regrowth and improve hair density but noting the need for high-quality clinical trials.
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January 2021 in “Journal of Saudi Chemical Society” This study analyzed watercress oil and confirmed its phytochemical profile, UV absorption properties, and potential efficacy for hair growth, supporting traditional hot oil applications.
45 citations
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April 2019 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that Synechococcus elongatus PCC 11801 responded to increased CO2 concentrations by enhancing photosynthesis and carbon fixation while reducing other metabolic pathways, suggesting its potential for efficient CO2 capture.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a novel hydrogel combining Chlorella extracellular polysaccharide–selenium nanoparticles (EPS-SeNPs) with biocompatible components, which demonstrated strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, significantly accelerating wound healing in an infected rat model, and enabling pH-based monitoring of healing.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” In this study, 7-phloroeckol, derived from marine brown algae, was found to promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and hair shaft elongation in cultured human hair follicles.
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January 2018 in “Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry” This study developed a reliable HPLC-UV/Vis method to determine aluminum phthalocyanine chloride in skin, supporting its use in skin permeation studies for photodynamic therapy of cutaneous tumors.
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March 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that CGE may enhance hair growth by activating β-catenin signaling pathways in human hair dermal papilla cells and promoting the anagen growth phase in mice.
This study found that the novel alcohol-free topical foam CG2001, combining minoxidil and finasteride, was safe and well-tolerated in Chinese males with androgenetic alopecia, with significantly lower systemic exposure to finasteride compared to oral administration, potentially reducing sexual side effects.
2 citations
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July 2023 in “Water” In this study, the genotoxic effects of the 2020 harmful algal bloom event were linked to specific toxic algal groups affecting Tradescantia plants, making Trad-SHM and Trad-MN tests suitable for evaluating HABs' toxic potential.
January 2012 in “Journal of Beijing Normal University” In this study, canna was identified as the most effective plant for water purification in eutrophic conditions, supplemented by reed, with significant differences in pollutant absorption among the five plant species tested.
In this phase I study, CG2001, a topical foam combining minoxidil and finasteride, was found to be safe and well-tolerated in Chinese males with androgenetic alopecia, showing significantly reduced systemic finasteride exposure compared to oral administration, potentially reducing related side effects.
5 citations
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the green alga Botryococcus terribilis and its novel compounds significantly promoted hair growth marker gene expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells without cytotoxic effects.
In this study, researchers developed a method using stencils to create controlled stiffness gradients in alginate hydrogels, revealing that stiffer regions within the gels promote deeper invasion by breast cancer cells, facilitating the study of mechanosensitive cellular behaviors.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that the developed hydrogel nanoparticles showed potential for enhancing hair growth by effectively delivering and releasing hair growth-promoting herbal extracts into hair follicles.
4 citations
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December 2024 in “Gels” This study observed that a dual-loaded niosomal in situ gel delivered effective antimicrobial and antioxidant properties for potential ophthalmic applications, showing superior inhibition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus adhesion.
March 2017 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that probiotics, specifically the L. plantarum MTCC 1325 strain, may have protective effects against Alzheimer's-like symptoms induced by D-Galactose in animal models, suggesting potential therapeutic use for neurodegenerative disorders.
July 2020 in “Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery”
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” In this study, EGCG from green tea promoted mink hair follicle growth and cell proliferation at specific concentrations, potentially through activation of Shh and AKT signaling pathways.
August 2026 in “European Journal of Pharmacology”
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January 2021 in “SN Applied Sciences” This article highlights the versatility and potential of alginate and its derivatives in tissue engineering applications, discussing their properties, modification techniques, and various uses in enhancing tissue healing, bone regeneration, and cell growth.
16 citations
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September 2018 in “Journal of Molecular Liquids” This study investigated a nanostructured system using PS-b-PAA diblock copolymer for incorporating the hydrophobic photosensitizer ClAlPc, finding it effective in causing cellular damage in Caco-2 cells under light while demonstrating no cytotoxicity without light, suggesting its potential use in photodynamic therapy.
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September 2025 in “Scientific Reports” This study reported that a colistin sulfate-loaded nanoemulgel showed improved antimicrobial activity and skin permeability compared to a CS solution, suggesting a potential new approach for treating severe infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria.
2 citations
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November 2025 in “Plant Molecular Biology”
March 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that replacing components with artificial sebum in the modified Leeming and Notman agar medium significantly increased the growth yield of Malassezia restricta.
May 2024 in “Chemical engineering journal” This study reports that a new minoxidil and epigallocatechin gallate co-loaded ionic liquids system showed superior efficacy in promoting hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenic alopecia by activating hair follicle stem cells and improving microenvironment conditions, compared to existing minoxidil products.