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 “Nutrients” This study found that individuals with Alopecia Areata had distinct gut microbiome characteristics, including reduced species richness and specific microbial biomarkers, suggesting a potential link with oxidative stress.
610 citations
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April 2014 in “Nature Reviews Immunology” This review discusses the complex mechanisms regulating skin immunity to balance host defense with inflammation, but reports no new findings.
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September 2010 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This article reviews a variety of research presentations from the Society for Investigative Dermatology's annual meeting, highlighting advances in dermatological research without reporting new clinical results.
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December 2021 in “Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology” This study reported that a specific mixing ratio of Dendropanax extract and sea salt showed low cytotoxicity, high cell proliferation, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, suggesting potential for functional cosmetics against hair loss.
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August 2023 in “Austin Chemical Engineering” In this study, researchers developed hair and foot care products using tofu whey instead of water, highlighting its potential to conserve water and utilize protein-rich waste, though specific efficacy results are not reported.
December 2023 in “Scientific reports” This study assessed three lactic acid bacteria-fermented proteins and found that F-WPI and F-SPI could normalize osteoclastogenesis markers in vitro, while F-SPI enhanced osteoblastogenesis markers, suggesting potential as dietary supplements for osteoporosis prevention, though further research into mechanisms is needed.
46 citations
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August 2019 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology” This review compiles current information about Eclipta prostrata, traditional uses, and its promising pharmacological properties, like hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory effects, but emphasizes that more research is needed to fully understand its mechanisms and ensure safety for clinical application.
6 citations
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July 2025 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” This study observed that in patients with diabetic foot ulcers, an imbalance in skin microbiota, with increased pathogenic bacteria, contributes to infection and poor wound healing, and suggests that modulating microbiota composition might improve healing outcomes.
July 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights significant research trends and challenges in utilizing plant-derived extracellular vesicles for drug delivery and biomedical applications, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols and advanced purification technologies.
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February 2024 in “Heliyon” This review discusses the potential of fibrinolytic enzymes from various sources, especially fermented foods, for their therapeutic use in cardiovascular diseases and emphasizes the need for further research on those from non-Asian regions to optimize discovery and application.
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.
April 2024 in “Animal models and experimental medicine” The researchers reported that platelet-rich plasma treatment increased hair growth in androgenic alopecia patients, potentially by altering scalp microbiota composition, including increased Cutibacterium and decreased Staphylococcus and Lawsonella.
227 citations
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April 2020 in “Cell” This review highlights the ongoing challenges and advancements in developing precise and early intervention strategies for autoimmune diseases and emphasizes the need for more personalized and disease-specific therapies.
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December 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that the human hair follicle microbiota vary by anatomical compartment and donor age, with specific microbes like S. epidermidis potentially influencing hair follicle functions, which suggests new avenues for therapeutic targeting.
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.
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October 2025 in “Molecules” This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.
November 2025 in “Dermato” In this review, researchers synthesized contemporary findings about the human skin microbiome's influence on conditions like acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation, highlighting the potential of microbiome-informed strategies and treatments such as postbiotics and probiotics to improve dermatological outcomes.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” In this study, researchers found that a shampoo containing caffeine and adenosine significantly altered the scalp microbiome and lipidome in subjects with hair loss over 12 weeks, which may suggest a role for these compounds in enhancing anti-hair loss processes.
This review reports that thermal spring waters, enriched with a diverse hydrobiome, hold promising potential for use in dermocosmetics, as their bioactive compounds could enhance skin protection, repair, and appearance, benefiting conditions like atopic dermatitis and rosacea.
13 citations
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the fermented black soybean product GR-SC65 reduced particulate matter-induced cell death and oxidative stress in A549 cells, suggesting potential as a therapeutic agent for lung injury prevention.
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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.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Fermentation” This article discusses the potential role of probiotics and synbiotics in managing hirsutism through insulin resistance but reports no new clinical results, calling for further research.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
November 2024 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers found that fermented ginsenoside from kimchi-derived bacteria enhanced hair growth in a mouse model and increased hair cell proliferation by 25% in vitro, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for promoting hair growth.
15 citations
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May 2022 in “Fermentation” This study found that fermented camel milk containing 50% pumpkin seed milk significantly improved oxidative stress markers in rats and enhanced sensory and physicochemical properties compared to untreated groups.
December 2008 in “Enzyme and Microbial Technology” New patents include innovations in skin and hair care, disease treatment, plant stress tolerance, and protein purification.
100 citations
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August 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This review discusses the interactions between skin microbiota and human skin health, examining how imbalances may contribute to skin diseases, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study found that a newly produced version of KGF-1 with 135 residues maintained biological activity and could serve as an alternative to the standard 140-residue KGF-1.
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March 2014 in “Journal of Industrial Microbiology & Biotechnology” This study identified a cytochrome P450 enzyme, CYP-pa1 from Pseudonocardia autotrophica, as responsible for the specific hydroxylation of cyclosporin A at the 9th N-methyl leucine, suggesting potential for biotechnological applications.