January 2022 in “Stem cell biology and regenerative medicine” This review discusses strategies for hair follicle regeneration using tissue engineering and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight potential future directions for promoting hair neoformation.
May 2023 in “Pharma innovation” This review discusses PUFA-rich oil seeds and microencapsulation techniques but reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight microencapsulation as a promising method to protect PUFAs from oxidation.
33 citations
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December 2012 in “NMR in Biomedicine” This study reports that microencapsulation of therapeutic cells with contrast agents enables visualization across multiple imaging modalities, potentially improving cellular immunoprotection and tracking after transplantation.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks” This review covers cell transplantation methods for genitourinary reconstruction, discussing tissue sources and complications but presenting no new clinical findings.
4 citations
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August 2020 in “Applied Materials Today” This study suggests that human dermal fibroblasts can be converted into dermal papilla cell-like cells using microencapsulation, which may facilitate hair follicle regeneration in mice without chemical or genetic reprogramming.
1 citations
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January 2018 in “Recent clinical techniques, results, and research in wounds” This review discusses the similarities between wound healing and embryonic development, focusing on signaling pathways and their potential for developing new wound healing strategies, and reports no new clinical results.
January 2008 in “Journal of Practical Medical Techniques” This study found that microencapsulated dermal papillae cells induced hair follicle regeneration in rat ears, differing from normal follicles in configuration, size, number, and differentiation degree.
143 citations
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May 2022 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses alginate-based delivery systems for probiotics, highlighting recent advances, challenges, and future directions, but reports no new clinical findings.
11 citations
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January 2020 in “Engineered science” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan microspheres could be a promising embolic agent for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing effective occlusion and sustained drug release in preclinical models.
5 citations
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November 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This review discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric alopecia, emphasizing early diagnosis and considering holistic approaches, but reports no new clinical results.
188 citations
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December 2020 in “Foods” This review explores the potential health benefits of food bioactive compounds, specifically polyphenols, as preventive agents against non-communicable diseases like cancer and cardiovascular disorders, while also addressing challenges like bioavailability and industrial applications.
25 citations
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July 2015 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that microencapsulation combined with iontophoresis can significantly enhance the delivery of minoxidil sulphate to hair follicles, suggesting a synergetic approach for topical drug targeting.
425 citations
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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.
March 2025 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery” This study highlights promising advancements in non-invasive techniques for treating hair-related conditions, emphasizing the importance of customizing treatments based on individual needs.
April 2025 in “Health and Society” This paper reviews the development of treatments for androgenic alopecia by analyzing historical data and published methods, focusing on the evolution of techniques to address this common hair loss condition.
This research developed a zinc-doped nanocomposite using biodegradable materials, observing effective bone targeting and regeneration capabilities in vivo, with no observed cytotoxicity in the MG63 cell line, potentially due to blocking Farnesyl Diphosphate Synthetase to inhibit osteoclastic activity and promote osteogenesis.
239 citations
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December 2013 in “Scientific Reports” In this study, researchers developed a microfluidics-based method for creating uniform, size-controlled stem cell spheroids that enhance osteogenic differentiation when encapsulated in alginate-RGD microgels.
88 citations
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December 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review outlines the current state and future prospects of using layer-by-layer self-assembly for cell encapsulation in biomedical applications, such as cell-based biosensors, transplantation, and tissue engineering, while also discussing its limitations and potential advancements.
26 citations
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March 2014 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study confirmed that the novel solid lipid microparticle formulation of adapalene demonstrated follicular penetration potential and targeted particle erosion in sebum in in vitro tests.
8 citations
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December 2021 in “Military Medical Science Letters” This review highlights the potential of nanoemulgel as a promising drug delivery system for lipophilic drugs, but presents no new experimental results; it discusses composition, preparation methods, and applications.
This study found that proretinal nanoparticles, applied topically, are safe and effective for penetration into hair follicles, enhancing retinoid biological activity in the skin while reducing irritation compared to conventional retinal formulations.
182 citations
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December 2021 in “Cosmetics” This literature review discusses recent advances in using essential oils and their components in cosmetic products, highlighting their diverse benefits and challenges in formulation due to varying chemical profiles, as well as addressing safety considerations for these natural ingredients.
19 citations
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May 2021 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This review discusses the progress in research on topical formulations for treating alopecia, highlighting potential advantages of advanced formulation technologies but reporting no new clinical results.
15 citations
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April 2023 in “Biology” This review discusses the characteristics, extraction strategies, and potential applications of plant and algal lipid droplets but reports no new empirical findings.
15 citations
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January 2017 in “Polymers” This review discusses how engineering cell surfaces with polyelectrolytes can address challenges in cell therapy and related biomedical fields and reports no new research findings.
14 citations
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September 2023 in “Foods” This review outlines recent advancements in droplet-based microfluidic technology using food-grade emulsions to create diverse delivery systems by controlling droplet size, shape, and dispersity, while also discussing challenges in scaling these processes from laboratory to industrial applications.
8 citations
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July 2025 in “Gels” This review discusses how functionalized hydrogels can modulate the microbiome to aid tissue regeneration and infection control, highlighting their potential to deliver therapeutic agents effectively and support beneficial immune responses.
6 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that injectable finasteride microspheres provided a sustained drug release with a minimal initial burst in albino rabbits compared to oral suspension.
45 citations
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August 2011 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study found that chitosan microparticles containing minoxidil sulphate sustained its release and may hold potential for targeted topical treatment of alopecia.
13 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of Microencapsulation” This study focused on designing a niosome formulation that encapsulates pumpkin seed oil for topical use, achieving high entrapment efficiency and stability over three months.