46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
33 citations
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November 2020 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” August 2025 in “Stem Cells” This study developed a molecular systems architecture to map the complex interactions between mesenchymal stromal cells and their microenvironment, providing a framework for future predictive models that could enhance therapeutic strategies and reduce adverse effects.
24 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review outlines how combining biomembrane-based nanostructures and microstructures with hydrogels can enhance strategies for chronic wound healing, by utilizing the unique properties of both to address metabolic disturbances and severe symptoms in wound care.
October 2025 in “Bioactive Materials” This review highlights the potential of microneedle technology in traditional Chinese medicine as a promising transdermal delivery system for skin diseases, showcasing improved efficacy and reduced side effects of TCM ingredients while discussing the challenges of its clinical application.
61 citations
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May 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This research describes a process for producing caffeine nanocrystals, which may enhance skin penetration by accumulating in hair follicles and maintaining stability for two months, paving the way for in vivo testing.
7 citations
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May 2023 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” This review discusses recent advancements in using macromolecules for hair loss treatment, highlighting microneedle and nanoparticle delivery systems, tissue-engineered scaffolds for hair follicle regeneration, and artificial skin platforms as drug screening methods.
December 2023 in “Azerbaijan Pharmaceutical and Pharmacotherapy J” This study formulated a minoxidil-loaded submicron emulsion-based topical gel, which demonstrated effective in vitro release, ex vivo permeation, and stability, suggesting it may offer a targeted treatment approach for alopecia compared to traditional methods.
9 citations
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” This study found that modified microcrystalline cellulose with citric and ascorbic acid demonstrated enhanced hemostatic properties and biocompatibility in vitro and in animal hemorrhage models.
9 citations
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February 2022 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” This study suggests that a nanostructured lipid carrier formulation delivering minoxidil and latanoprost may enhance effectiveness and tolerability in treating alopecia by targeting hair follicles.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Biotechnology Progress” This study designed a micromold template for creating controlled-sized, multicellular tumor spheroids, finding that HEK-293 cells formed consistent spheroids with high circularity and viability after 7 days, influenced by cell seeding density and treatment conditions.
3 citations
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October 2019 in “Pharmaceutics” This study suggests that newly developed micro-pigment-encapsulated biodegradable microneedles accurately implant pigments in pig cadaver skin, potentially advancing scalp micro-pigmentation methods.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” This literature review conducted a comprehensive analysis of existing studies on micro-needling mesotherapy in dermatology and aims to offer a practical guide for its clinical application, though it provides no new experimental findings.
19 citations
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July 2020 in “Journal of drug delivery science and technology” This study found that nano-sized minoxidil formulations significantly increased skin penetration and follicular drug delivery for alopecia areata treatment, compared to conventional ethanol-based solutions, and demonstrated effective controlled release over six hours.
2 citations
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January 2014 This study reported that ultrafine gelatin nanoparticles produced by a modified desolvation technique offer advantages for dermal drug delivery, including smaller particle size, higher drug loading, and faster release compared to traditional gelatin nanoparticles.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, researchers developed a novel periodate oxidation method for extracting keratin micro-units from waste hair and feathers, achieving yields of 31.28% and 20.64% respectively, enhancing the stability of oil-in-water emulsions and suggesting potential for sustainable biomaterial production.
4 citations
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May 2025 in “Journal of Controlled Release”
4 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A” This study found that magnesium oxide-incorporated electrospun membranes improved wound healing in a simulated model by accelerating wound closure, reducing inflammation, promoting fibroblast proliferation, and stimulating angiogenesis and skin regeneration.
August 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In a diabetic rat model, this study found that a novel scaffold loaded with stem cell-conditioned medium primed by specific Chinese herbal compounds significantly reduced early inflammation and accelerated wound healing.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores quercetin's potential in multifunctional theranostic systems, highlighting its bioactivity and the challenges of improving its clinical application through innovative strategies like nanoencapsulation, while noting that research in this area is underdeveloped.
May 2025 in “The Journal of Rheumatology” This case report highlights a rare instance of diffuse alveolar hemorrhage in a patient with catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome, emphasizing the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management.
28 citations
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April 2008 in “Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry” This study identified a weak interaction between minoxidil and ß-cyclodextrin in solution, forming an inclusion complex with a 1:1 molar ratio.
October 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers developed a new solution called CapilGen, showing it increased hair quantity by 35% and density by 25% in clinical trials without side effects, providing a potentially safe and effective treatment for baldness.
14 citations
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May 2019 in “Human gene therapy” This study found that minicircle-based gene therapy significantly lowered total homocysteine levels and improved liver CBS activity in a mouse model of CBS deficiency.
2 citations
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January 2009 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that cationic vesicles enhanced minoxidil skin retention and in vivo hair growth efficacy compared to other formulation types due to electrostatic interactions with the skin.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” In this study, exosome-like nanoparticles derived from rose stem cell culture were found to enhance skin quality by increasing collagen production, reducing melanin and inflammation, and promoting cell migration in vitro, suggesting potential aesthetic applications.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “BioMed research international” This study describes a method to extract and characterize keratin particles from human hair, finding they can encapsulate the anticancer drug Paclitaxel with significant efficiency, releasing it in a pH-dependent manner potentially beneficial for targeted cancer treatment.
40 citations
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November 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine” In this study, the researchers reported that chloramphenicol-loaded liposomes, particularly those incorporating deoxycholic acid, enhanced follicular uptake and showed strong antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, offering potential for treating MRSA-infected skin conditions with good skin biocompatibility and minimal toxicity.
27 citations
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August 1984 in “Experimental and Molecular Pathology”
21 citations
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December 2016 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that nano-sized lipid particles improved the skin accumulation and retention of dexamethasone compared to a base cream, suggesting potential benefits for inflammatory skin disease treatment.