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November 2014 in “Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry” In this study, the researchers successfully increased dipicolinic acid production in Bacillus subtilis by genetically modifying the spoVF operon, achieving a significant productivity improvement in the culture medium.
This study found that peptides from Lablab purpureus, particularly fraction 2, demonstrated potential anticancer effects by exhibiting significant antioxidant and apoptotic activities, selectively inhibiting cancer cells with minimal impact on healthy cells.
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March 2011 in “Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology” This article reviews current therapies for exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in chronic pancreatitis, highlighting the challenges in achieving optimal enzyme dosing and the potential need for treatment even in asymptomatic patients.
27 citations
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September 2021 in “Microbiology Spectrum” This study found that multimetal starvation by the immune protein calprotectin triggers unique regulatory responses in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, beyond those seen with individual metal shortages.
November 2025 in “Advanced Science” In this study, researchers developed a polyphenol–amino acid nanozyme capable of controlled hydrogen peroxide delivery, which effectively activated hair follicles via oxidative stress in a mouse model, suggesting a potential non-pharmacological treatment for alopecia.
This study evaluated amphiphilic self-assembling peptides as drug delivery systems and found they effectively ensured prolonged release and therapeutic efficacy for timolol in glaucoma and for chemotherapy agents in cancer treatment, with significant tumor size reduction observed in animal models.
24 citations
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November 2015 in “Frontiers in Genetics” This review discusses the development and potential therapeutic effects of nitroxide small molecule agents for age-related macular degeneration and cardiovascular disease, but reports no new clinical results.
April 2026 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced hydrogel microneedles loaded with palladium nanoparticles, which utilize the inherent cytotoxicity of polyethyleneimine to enhance the effectiveness of doxorubicin in treating melanoma, achieving a tumor inhibition rate of up to 98% in a murine model.
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October 2021 in “PLoS ONE” In this study, topical piperonylic acid was found to improve wound healing in mice by activating EGFR and modulating gene expression related to the healing process.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” This study identified seven potential enzyme inhibitors from a Polygonum cuspidatum extract using ultrafiltration combined with high-performance liquid chromatography. These compounds showed inhibitory activity against tyrosinase, α-glucosidase, and xanthine oxidase, with most discovered in this extract for the first time.
September 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, FOL-026, a peptide based on osteopontin, was shown to promote angiogenesis and stimulate vascular cell proliferation and migration through neuropilin-1, similar to VEGF, suggesting potential therapeutic applications in vascular repair and angiogenesis-related conditions.
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that using spanlastics, a nano, surfactant-based drug delivery system, improved the bioavailability, drug release characteristics, and pharmacokinetic behavior of famotidine, a poorly soluble drug, by enhancing its dissolution and membrane permeation.
March 2026 in “Journal of Enzyme Inhibition and Medicinal Chemistry” This review examines the development and challenges of using PROTACs, a targeted protein degradation strategy, to treat cancer by degrading specific proteins like PARPs and GPX4, highlighting issues such as target diversification and bioavailability.
August 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” In this study, combining Polynucleotides High Purification Technology with hyaluronic acid significantly reduced atrophic post-acne scar areas and improved Goodman-Baron scores in a majority of treated patients over six months, reaffirming the approach's beneficial effects in a real-world outpatient setting.
January 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This expert opinion article presents insights from dermatologists and aesthetic physicians on using polynucleotides (Rejuran®) for skin hydration, rejuvenation, structural support, barrier repair, and scar remodeling, noting their favorable safety profile but highlighting the need for more robust evidence and research.
May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology” In this study, Pilopeptan® Intensive, a nutritional supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, Group B vitamins, and zinc, was found to significantly improve hair parameters in telogen effluvium patients, with sustained benefits observed posttreatment, although mild side effects were reported by some participants.
May 2025 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica” The Paxbp1 gene is crucial for healthy hair follicles.
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April 2017 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines experimental and clinical evidence on PDRN, a drug derived from salmon DNA that acts via the adenosine A2A receptor and shows promise for tissue repair and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers in regenerative medicine.
May 2026 in “Scientific and Technical Bulletin оf State Scientific Research Control Institute of Veterinary Medical Products and Fodder Additives аnd Institute of Animal Biology” The researchers reported that zinc carbonate nanoparticles stabilized with polyvinylpyrrolidone did not show local irritant or skin-resorptive effects in preclinical tests on rabbits and rats.
May 2024 in “International journal of medicine and psychology.” In this study, combining transcranial electrical stimulation with bisphosphonate therapy in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis resulted in a protective effect on bone collagen synthesis, as indicated by higher P1NP levels over 12 months, compared to bisphosphonates alone.
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January 2009 in “Journal of Pharmacy Research” This study found that fractions of Tridax procumbens extract demonstrated significant antioxidant activity, comparable to standard ascorbic acid, in laboratory tests.
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This review compiles existing research on Peperomia pellucida's traditional medicinal uses and pharmacological properties but reports no new findings, suggesting its potential for drug development.
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October 2017 in “Frontiers in plant science” This study found that the peach gene CTG134 mediates auxin-ethylene crosstalk, affecting root hair growth and hormone-regulated processes in plants.
March 1998 in “Journal of dermatological science” Protease Nexin-1 is found in human hair growth cells and is affected by male hormones.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that specific TRPM5 modulators are unlikely to directly affect sebaceous glands, but safe TPPO analogues may provide moderate lipogenic and anti-inflammatory effects beneficial for dry skin conditions.
April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that administering botulinum toxin A via Flex-PADs to mouse footpads inhibited sweating similarly to traditional injections, suggesting a promising patient-friendly delivery method for hyperhidrosis treatment.
45 citations
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July 2025 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article discusses the development and clinical progress of PROTAC technology, particularly focusing on the New Drug Application for vepdegestrant, an estrogen receptor-targeting PROTAC, marking significant advancements in targeted protein degradation therapies.
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May 2002 in “Oncogene” 15 citations
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November 2024 in “Pharmaceutics” This review discusses how recent advancements in computational and lab-based methods have enhanced peptide drug discovery, noting the efficiency and cost benefits over traditional approaches and the potential for targeting difficult protein interactions, including protein degradation using proteolysis-targeting chimeras.
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April 2022 in “Science Translational Medicine” This study found that the hydrophilic PTK-UR foam with EG7 repeats significantly improved wound healing in porcine skin wounds compared to other scaffolds, suggesting potential for synthetic biomaterial applications.