July 2022 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that miR-23b and miR-133 significantly reduce mRNA and protein levels of specific target genes involved in Merino sheep hair follicle development, providing insight into molecular breeding for fine wool production.
April 2026 in “IntechOpen eBooks” The researchers presented a case study on Exo.Reset®, a cosmetic formulation using extracellular vesicle technology, demonstrating systematic application of recognized standards to ensure scientific rigor and regulatory compliance in skin rejuvenation product development, providing a practical model for EV-based cosmetic innovations.
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January 2025 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This review discusses liposome-composite hydrogel microspheres as drug delivery systems, detailing their fabrication techniques, properties, and applications, but it reports no new experimental results.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study optimized efinaconazole spanlastic nanovesicles using risk management and multivariate analysis for potential transungual delivery to treat onychomycosis, achieving improved drug permeability and dissolution efficiency.
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March 2023 in “Pharmaceutics” In this study, researchers developed microparticle-embedded gas-propelled microneedles that showed higher drug loading and transdermal delivery efficiency compared to traditional microneedles.
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December 2021 This review explores fundamental aspects of niosomes in drug delivery, including their structure, preparation methods, and factors influencing their formation, but it reports no new experimental results.
January 2019 in “Research & Reviews: Journal of Pharmaceutics and Nanotechnology” This review discusses polycystic ovary syndrome's metabolic and reproductive impacts, highlighting its insulin resistance and related complications, but reports no new research findings, underscoring the need for lifestyle modifications.
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November 1958 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” This study used electron microscopy to identify a distinct dendritic cell in the human epidermis, similar to the melanocyte, with unique structural features and variable melanin content.
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August 2019 in “BMC Genetics” This study identified a target relationship between miR-148a, miR-10a, and BMP7, suggesting these microRNAs influence dermal papilla cell proliferation and may regulate hair follicle growth.
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October 2023 in “Bioengineering” This study reviewed the efficacy of mechanical fractionation techniques to produce tissue stromal vascular fraction (tSVF) and found that tSVF injections are particularly effective for conditions like osteoarthritis and wound healing, with centrifugation before fractionation improving isolation efficiency regardless of preparation method.
February 2024 in “Skin health and disease” This review reports that exosomes show potential in regenerative and cosmetic dermatology for applications like wound healing and hair loss mitigation, but their clinical use is currently limited by high costs, complex processing, and sparse clinical evidence.
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December 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” The researchers reported that mesenchymal stem cells promote wound healing by using Cx43 hemichannels to mediate ATP secretion, which supports macrophage polarization, angiogenesis, and fibroblast migration, suggesting a potential therapeutic strategy for improving tissue repair.
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January 2024 in “Journal of Lipids” This review reports that cubosomes, used as drug nanocarriers in topical treatments, offer potential benefits for managing skin and eye diseases by improving bioadhesion, retention, and sustained release compared to conventional formulations, but also face manufacturing and biological challenges for effective clinical outcomes.
31 citations
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July 2017 in “Clinical Science” This review discusses the role of microRNAs in skin function and potential therapeutic applications, emphasizing their importance in wound healing and disease management, though it reports no new experimental findings.
July 2026 in “Journal of Zhejiang University (Medical Sciences)” This study found that adipose stem cell-derived nanovesicles promoted dermal papilla cell proliferation, migration, and anti-apoptotic effects in vitro and enhanced hair follicle cycle progression in mice, primarily through activation of the β-catenin signaling pathway.
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May 2020 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes promote cutaneous wound healing in rats by inhibiting the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
20 citations
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November 2012 in “Methods in molecular biology” This study proposes using superhydrophobic surfaces to reduce protein fouling and enable self-cleaning in microfluidic devices, detailing preparation and quantification methods for these coatings.
November 2025 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study evaluated the effects of exosome therapy from hypoxia-treated mesenchymal stem cells on a fluconazole-induced alopecia model in rats and found that it significantly reduced TNF-α and increased VEGF levels, suggesting potential as a novel regenerative treatment for alopecia.
181 citations
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July 2004 in “Journal of controlled release” In this study, researchers found that in hairy guinea pig skin, minoxidil delivered via 40-nm nanoparticles had higher skin penetration than 130-nm nanoparticles, indicating nanoparticle size affects permeation.
March 2026 in “Molecular and Cellular Biomedical Sciences” This study found that exosomes derived from hypoxia-conditioned mesenchymal stem cells modulated inflammatory biomarkers by decreasing CXCL12 and increasing IL-10 expression in a DHT-induced androgenic alopecia mouse model, indicating potential for treating hair loss through immunoregulation.
July 2026 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” January 2026 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, researchers developed a programmable system using engineered nanovesicles from hair follicle stem cells to modulate immune responses, which showed promise in precisely controlling inflammation, promoting immune balance, and accelerating wound healing, particularly for infected wounds.
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May 2023 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” In this study, the researchers developed a novasome vesicle carrying bovine placenta extract, which demonstrated superior hair growth effects in rats compared to traditional minoxidil and PE-loaded liposomes, and showed good stability and physical characteristics over 90 days at 4°C.
13 citations
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that adipose-derived exosomes may inhibit adipogenesis and lipogenesis in adipose-derived stem cells by activating Hedgehog signaling, suggesting potential applications for improving wound healing in obesity.
February 2026 in “Nano Research” This study developed a dissolvable microneedle system delivering specific molecules to remodel lymphatic networks and normalize metabolic processes, which accelerated hair growth and activated hair follicle stem cells in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia.
June 2021 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reported the preparation of stable oil-in-water nanoemulsions that effectively incorporate ceramide-like molecules and minoxidil, suggesting these formulations may enhance distribution and availability of hydrophobic compounds in cosmetic applications.
25 citations
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February 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This article outlines how nanotechnology strategies, including phospholipid-based nanocarriers like liposomes, could enhance the effectiveness and skin tolerability of acne treatments, aiming to reduce side effects and improve patient compliance in managing acne vulgaris.
January 2026 in “Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine” This paper proposes a model integrating regulatory T cells and mesenchymal stem/stromal cells to enhance understanding of peripheral immune tolerance, suggesting their combined roles in immune regulation, autoimmunity pathophysiology, and potential MSC-based therapies.
139 citations
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May 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived exosomes significantly accelerated cutaneous wound healing in rats by modulating the TGF-β/Smad signaling pathway.
5 citations
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August 2021 in “Experimental dermatology” This study suggests that Merkel cell polyomavirus T antigen-positive cells resembling Merkel cell carcinoma may originate from epithelial cells in human hair follicles, potentially informing future transgenic mouse models for this cancer.