26 citations
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January 2016 in “Annals of Dermatology” This study found that Ecklonia cava polyphenols increased human dermal papilla cell proliferation and extended hair shaft length in vitro and ex vivo, suggesting potential as a therapeutic candidate for hair loss.
6 citations
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March 2022 in “PLoS ONE” This study suggests that CGE may enhance hair growth by activating β-catenin signaling pathways in human hair dermal papilla cells and promoting the anagen growth phase in mice.
182 citations
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews the empirical use of algae in traditional remedies and highlights the need for scientific understanding of algae's bioactive compounds used in cosmetics without providing new experimental results.
83 citations
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August 2020 in “Resources” This review highlights the potential of marine macroalgae as a largely untapped resource for developing new active ingredients in the cosmetic industry, emphasizing their role in supporting circular economy models by utilizing waste from other industrial sectors.
34 citations
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May 2012 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that Ecklonia cava enzymatic extract, particularly its component dieckol, promoted hair growth by increasing dermal papilla cell proliferation and inhibiting 5α-reductase activity in cultured vibrissa follicles and C57BL/6 mice.
1 citations
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April 2025 in “Phycology” In this review, researchers highlight recent findings on the cosmeceutical applications of phlorotannins from brown seaweeds, emphasizing their promising bioactive properties since 2020.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Foods” This study explores the potential of seaweeds as a source of bioactive compounds for food, cosmetics, and medical applications, while highlighting concerns about toxic element accumulation and suggesting purification and nanoencapsulation techniques to enhance safety and stability.
5 citations
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September 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that the clionasterol-rich hexane fraction of Caulerpa racemosa may protect against particulate matter-induced skin damage by reducing oxidative stress and mitochondrial-mediated apoptosis in human keratinocytes and zebrafish.
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.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “Applied sciences” This review explores marine algae-derived phenolic compounds and their potential cosmeceutical benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2023 in “Marine Drugs” The researchers reported that marine-derived saccharides, specifically L-fucose and chondroitin sulphate disaccharide, supported skin and hair health by promoting cellular proliferation, enhancing extracellular matrix production, and aiding the hair cycle's growth phase, potentially minimizing aging effects.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers found that exosomes derived from Pinctada martensii mucus can effectively inhibit melanin production in melanoma cells and zebrafish without adverse effects, potentially offering a promising therapeutic strategy for treating pigmentary disorders by modulating the NF-κB signaling pathway.
2 citations
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November 2009 in “DSpace (Federal University of Santa Catarina)” Brunfelsia uniflora has good antioxidant properties and moderate antibacterial activity.
7 citations
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September 2021 in “Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy” This study found that olorofim demonstrated potent in vitro and in vivo antifungal activity against dermatophytes, resolving skin lesions in a guinea pig model similar to clotrimazole, suggesting it may be a promising treatment for dermatophytosis.
17 citations
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May 2014 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” In this study, 7-phloroeckol, derived from marine brown algae, was found to promote hair growth by increasing cell proliferation and hair shaft elongation in cultured human hair follicles.
September 2015 in “Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy” 2 citations
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January 2012 in “Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research” This study found that adding fexofenadine to DPCP treatment in non-atopic Alopecia areata patients did not significantly improve hair regrowth, but it did significantly reduce treatment-related discomfort.
March 2023 in “Reactions Weekly” April 2005 in “World Journal of Pharmaceutical and life sciences” This article discusses the formulation and evaluation of hair gels that may improve the treatment and prevention of dandruff by providing longer-lasting effects compared to traditional shampoos and lotions, but it reports no new clinical findings.
January 2012 in “Chinese Clinical Oncology” This study found that for metastatic colorectal cancer patients, substituting calcium folinate with disodium folinate in combination with fluorouracil and oxaliplatin showed similar effectiveness and safety as the mFOLFOX6 regimen.
March 2014 in “Oxford University Press eBooks” This narrative review explores the failure of fludalanine as an orally active antibiotic and highlights valuable insights into problem-solving strategies in drug discovery, without reporting new clinical results.
15 citations
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June 2018 in “Journal of Chromatographic Science” This study successfully developed a method to measure four flavonoids from Platycladus orientalis leaves in rat plasma, which was used in a pharmacokinetic study on healthy rats.
May 2018 in “Digital ProScholar Media eBooks” This study evaluated the antimicrobial activity of a newly synthesized fluoroquinolone against Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Escherichia coli strains. The researchers compared results from the microdilution technique and agar disk diffusion method to EUCAST's recommended breakpoint values, building on promising in silico molecular docking tests.
October 1977 in “Munich Personal RePEc Archive (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich)” This study found that telogen effluvium occurred in two subjects taking 500 mg of mefloquine weekly, and gastrointestinal intolerance was observed at higher doses in additional acute studies.
22 citations
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December 2020 in “mSphere” This study identified a fungal sulfotransferase enzyme, FgSULT1, from *Fusarium graminearum*, expanding the sulfotransferase superfamily and offering new biocatalytic methods for producing bioactive sulfates.
6 citations
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May 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology” This letter reports on a case of intractable ophiasis-type alopecia areata that was presumably improved by fexofenadine, but no new clinical results are presented.
September 2026 in “Angewandte Chemie” In this research, SEU-302, a newly developed covalent organic framework, exhibited significant antibacterial and wound-healing properties in vitro and in vivo, effectively eliminating Staphylococcus aureus and reducing inflammation under light activation, thereby showcasing its potential for therapeutic photodynamic applications.
Flubendazole in a nanoemulsion can potentially treat lung cancer and cryptococcal meningitis effectively and safely.
September 2023 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” This study found that in participants with notalgia paresthetica, 8 weeks of treatment with difelikefalin significantly improved itch intensity and increased the rate of strict complete response compared to placebo, starting as early as week 3.