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March 2023 in “Marine Drugs” In this study, researchers isolated five new compounds from Monascus purpureus wmd2424 and found that four exhibited mild antifungal activity against several fungi.
November 2022 in “Liberal Arts Innovation Center” In this study, spirulina extract was reported to exhibit antioxidant properties and enhance cell proliferation in dermal papilla cells, suggesting its potential for scalp protection and possibly reversing hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This research investigated aqueous alginate-based hydrogels for delivering minoxidil and reported that using hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) with molar substitution 0.65 significantly enhanced minoxidil's solubility and skin permeability without damaging the epidermis, suggesting potential as an alternative to commercial minoxidil solutions.
In this study, researchers discovered that the Fusarium sp. strain K23 fungus enhances salt-stress tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana by promoting root hair development, suggesting a potential strategy to combat soil salinity issues in agriculture.
8 citations
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February 2025 in “Molecules” This study investigated a gelatin-based bioink for 3D bioprinting a simplified skin model, finding that a formulation with 15% gelatin and 150 mM calcium chloride supported a homogeneous distribution of viable cells over 14 days, showing promise for drug evaluation applications.
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.
February 2026 in “Cosmetics” This study found that upcycled postbiotic cell-free supernatants from Limosilactobacillus fermentum MG901 and MG4237 protected human dermal papilla cells from oxidative stress, enhancing wound-healing capacity and mitochondrial function, suggesting potential as a sustainable cosmetic ingredient for hair loss alleviation.
September 2013 in “Science” Human stem cells can aid stroke recovery, research experiences boost students' career aspirations, minoxidil may reduce cancer spread, a molecule can slow tumor growth, a protein affects water flow in cells, magnesium behaves differently at tiny scales, and a new method detects slow-moving objects.
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October 2022 in “Journal of Sustainable Materials Processing and Management” This research found that Nano-Transfersomes containing Vitamin E and aloe vera showed improved permeability and prolonged drug release compared to a marketed formulation, with no skin irritancy observed in mice, potentially offering a sustainable and biocompatible option for psoriasis management.
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Plant Science” This study found that RALF peptides, through liquid-liquid phase separation, form condensates with pectin and other proteins, playing a pivotal role in plant development and stress response regulation.
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April 2023 in “BMC Microbiology” This study found that using a shampoo containing heat-killed probiotics, GMNL-653, led to decreased dandruff and sebum production and increased hair growth in human participants, with observed microbiota shifts including changes in M. globosa and M. restricta abundance.
April 2023 in “Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology” The new formulation with minoxidil, chitosan, and Aloe vera improves hair growth and reduces side effects.
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January 2018 in “Journal of microscopy and ultrastructure” In this study, researchers used SEM/SDD-EDS to identify waterborne minerals like calcium and aluminum in the scalp hair cuticle of individuals using treated or untreated water for hair washing, finding that prior application of coconut oil or conditioners can prevent calcium uptake.
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June 2018 in “Engineering in Life Sciences” This review discusses advancements in plant cell culture technology for producing potent natural cosmetic ingredients and reports no new experimental results.
May 2026 in “Journal of Fish Biology” In this study, feeding Gymnocypris eckloni with Flammulina velutipes residues enhanced foregut morphology and beneficially altered gut microbiota, highlighting potential improvements in intestinal health for aquaculture use.
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August 2007 in “Applied and environmental microbiology” This study engineered a bioluminescent yeast strain responsive to androgenic chemicals, demonstrating rapid and sensitive detection suitable for high-throughput screening and environmental monitoring.
April 2026 in “Journal of Biomedicine and Translational Research” In this study, exosomes from hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells significantly improved SOCS3 and STAT3 expression in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia, suggesting they may offer a more effective therapeutic approach than minoxidil by restoring follicular homeostasis.
July 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study developed a multipurpose herbal gel formulation that enhances hair manageability, provides antimicrobial benefits, and supports skin care. The gel is non-irritating, leaves hair soft, and imparts a glow to the skin while being cost-effective.
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July 2017 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study found that supplementing soybean oil significantly increased the production of the cyclosporine A derivative [(4'-OH)MeLeu]4-CsA by 55.6%, offering potential enhancements for its clinical application.
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January 2023 in “Biofabrication” This study developed microfluidic-assisted GelMA-MSC/HAD-EPC microspheres that efficiently generated hair follicles in nude mice, suggesting a promising strategy for advancing hair-regenerative medicine.
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February 2025 in “Molecular Medicine” In this study, ALA-PDT significantly reduced lipogenesis in an acne-like model by upregulating OLR1 and suppressing lipid accumulation, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.
This study introduced a technology for creating water-soluble minerals, which reportedly showed potential health benefits such as diet and anti-wrinkle effects in their applications.
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October 2020 in “Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics” This study observed that Althaea officinalis gel increased fibroblast populations, hair follicles, and vessel diameter in rat wounds, suggesting it might aid wound healing, though further clinical studies are needed.
This study tested a novel cryo-carboxy dispensing device for treating androgenetic alopecia in six volunteers and found an unexpectedly rapid and positive response, with significant hair regrowth observed by day 90, prompting early conclusion of the trial.
September 2025 in “Institutional Repositories DataBase (IRDB)” Lactic acid bacteria fermentation can turn waste into valuable skincare ingredients.
August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that oral administration of solubilized sturgeon oil in mice promoted hair growth and positively influenced the gut microbiome associated with hair growth promotion.
January 2020 in “Korean Journal of Food Science and Technology” This study found that methanol extracts from four natural products inhibited the growth of Vibrio vulnificus in Luria-Bertani broth, seawater, and shellfish, while also protecting HeLa cells from its cytotoxic effects, suggesting their potential as safe antimicrobial agents.
This study found that an injectable calcium alginate-amelogenin hydrogel is biocompatible, degradable, anti-inflammatory, and promotes osteogenesis, which may enhance the bone healing process in jaw and facial bone defect areas by mediating the bone immune microenvironment.
April 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” In this study, researchers developed a probiotic-based microneedle system combining Weissella cibaria and clascoterone to target androgenetic alopecia, which in a mouse model improved hair density, vascular regeneration, and reduced inflammation, suggesting a promising treatment approach.
November 2025 in “Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins”