January 2019 in “International Journal of Plant Animal and Environmental Sciences” This study found that a 50% ethanol extract from marine green alga Chlamydomonas sp. W80 exhibited several bioactive properties, including skin lightening and hair growth promotion effects, with potential implications for bioenergy and high-value coproducts.
April 2011 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” This study found that an anti-atopic lotion containing fucoidan helped heal skin damage in hairless mice with atopic dermatitis by reducing skin thickness and modulating immune responses.
2 citations
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August 2023 in “Life” This review highlights the transformative potential of bioinspired polymers in biomedical engineering, focusing on their roles in enhancing tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and other biomedical applications, with innovations including mimicking the extracellular matrix, self-healing, antibacterial properties, and cancer therapy.
December 2024 in “Tropical Journal of Natural Product Research” This study aimed to enhance the skin penetration of brown algae fucoidan using a Nanostructured Lipid Carrier, achieving a formulation with good physical quality and stability.
96 citations
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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.
91 citations
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August 2024 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” This review explores how microneedles can improve the delivery of dermatological treatments by bypassing the skin's outer barrier, discussing their potential use in managing skin diseases, cosmetic applications, and challenges related to clinical adoption.
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.
4 citations
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Plant extracts might help control stem cell growth for medical use.
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April 2009 in “한국생물공학회 학술대회” In this study, onion (Allium cepa) extracts promoted hair growth in an alopecia model in mice, with the effect appearing unrelated to the presence of the polyphenol quercetin.
May 2024 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study highlights promising methods for converting food waste into valuable resources such as biogas, bioethanol, biodiesel, fertilizers, and antioxidants through processes like fermentation and anaerobic digestion, emphasizing the need for robust large-scale technologies to optimize this "waste to value" transformation.
March 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual” This study optimized the extraction process of bear grease through enzymatic hydrolysis and found that it was rich in unsaturated fatty acids, enhancing its hair growth-promoting properties in mice compared to traditional methods.
61 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that carbon dots derived from fucoidan effectively inhibit Enterococcus faecalis and its biofilm, offering a promising approach for managing biofilm-associated persistent endodontic infections.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Fucoidan may help regrow hair and reduce inflammation in hair loss.
92 citations
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February 2023 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses advances in nanomaterial-based wound dressings for infection control, highlighting their ability to detect and treat bacterial infections effectively, but reports no new clinical results.
83 citations
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May 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study found that an injectable composite hydrogel containing cerium bioactive glass improved wound healing in diabetic rats by promoting angiogenesis and offering antibacterial properties, suggesting its potential for enhancing diabetic foot wound repair.
49 citations
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May 2021 in “Bulletin of the National Research Centre/Bulletin of the National Research Center” This review highlights that while scientific validation supports the traditional use of Musa paradisiaca (plantain) primarily for physiological conditions, data on its antiviral and in vivo antimicrobial efficacy is limited, yet its constituent compounds indicate potential for further drug development research.
48 citations
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December 2022 in “Biomolecules” This review discusses recent advancements in 3D bioprinting for skin regeneration and describes potential improvements for clinical applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
13 citations
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May 2021 in “FASEB bioAdvances” This review discusses plant-based alternatives to retinoids for dermal antiaging and hair health, highlighting roles for cytokinins and phytoestrogens and reports no new results.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology” This article discusses the potential health benefits of astaxanthin, such as its antioxidant properties and diverse applications in chronic conditions, but it reports no new clinical results.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the potential of marine-derived polysaccharide nanofibers as advanced wound dressings, highlighting their regenerative advantages in addressing inflammation, oxidative stress, and other healing barriers. However, it notes that clinical translation is limited by challenges in standardization, evidence, safety, and production scalability.
This review found that exposure to pollutants like PM, NOx, and PAHs is linked to various skin and hair disorders, indicating a need for cosmetics with natural adsorbents to reduce pollutant effects, achieving 30-55% removal efficiency.
December 2025 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights that post-oncologic skin suffers from several impairments following cancer treatments, and dermocosmetic strategies, particularly those involving nanocarriers, can enhance the efficacy and stability of antioxidants, thereby aiding skin regeneration and improving quality of life.
February 2025 in “Applied Sciences” This study found that extracts from heterotropic cultures of Scenedesmus deserticola JD052 enhanced hair-inductive properties in human dermal papilla cells more effectively than photoautotrophic extracts, likely through activation of AKT/β-catenin signaling, despite similar loliolide content.
July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, Nigella sativa oil was found to promote dermal papilla cell proliferation and may reduce oxidative stress, suggesting its potential as a hair loss intervention.
March 2024 in “Agriculture” The researchers reviewed the status, challenges, and future prospects of CRISPR/Cas9-mediated gene-editing technology in livestock breeding, noting its benefits and highlighting concerns about low efficiency in inserting foreign genes and off-target effects.
This study found that Heated radish extract potently suppressed melanin production in vitro and reduced wrinkle formation and collagen degradation in vivo, suggesting its potential as a skin whitening and antiaging product.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Biophotonics” This study analyzed clinical and histological reports and concluded that blue light therapy is safe for human skin, with potential photoprotective effects against UV irradiation due to its impact on skin pigmentation mediated by Opsin-3.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Marine Drugs” The researchers reported that marine-derived saccharides, specifically L-fucose and chondroitin sulphate disaccharide, supported skin and hair health by promoting cellular proliferation, enhancing extracellular matrix production, and aiding the hair cycle's growth phase, potentially minimizing aging effects.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Phycology” In this review, researchers highlight recent findings on the cosmeceutical applications of phlorotannins from brown seaweeds, emphasizing their promising bioactive properties since 2020.
February 2023 in “Vaccines” This review discusses the potential impact of COVID-19 on the male reproductive system and highlights unanswered questions regarding its mechanisms and implications for men's health and fertility, reporting no new clinical results.