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June 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review describes advanced drug delivery systems for dithranol aimed at overcoming stability issues and skin irritation seen in conventional formulations, highlighting options like nanoparticles and liposomes for improved psoriasis treatment.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This review highlights that nanotechnology enhances the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of phytochemicals from medicinal plants, improving their therapeutic efficiency in disease models like cancer and infections. However, it indicates that further research is necessary to optimize formulations and ensure safety for clinical use.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Research and Review” This review explores the application of nanotechnology in cosmetics, highlighting its role in enhancing skin penetration, sustaining drug action, and protecting against UV radiation, while also addressing regulatory considerations and potential exposure routes.
December 2022 in “theses.fr (ABES)” This study found that microplastics on the Lebanese Mediterranean coast transport various organic and inorganic pollutants, posing threats to marine organisms and potentially human health.
51 citations
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January 2024 in “Nanoscale” This review highlights recent advancements in using nanotechnology to improve the function and delivery of PROTAC drugs, despite existing challenges like low solubility and poor permeability, aiming to enhance their potential in disease treatment.
3 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results” This study reports that fluconazole emulgel formulations, using jojoba oil and liquid paraffin, showed effective drug release and improved characteristics for treating skin diseases compared to traditional oral formulations.
42 citations
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July 2015 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses the use of cosmetic nanocarriers to improve hair appearance and reports no new experimental results.
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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.
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.
January 2026 in “The Eurasian Journal of Life Sciences” This review discusses recent advances in the development of electrospun pectin nanofibers for biomedical applications, highlighting strategies to improve their mechanical properties and biological functions and addressing challenges like material variability and regulatory issues.
August 2021 in “Josai University Repository of Academia (Josai University)” This study found that Sol/ASC-DP nanoparticles could enhance the skin permeability of minoxidil due to improved stability and hydrophobic interactions in the nanoparticle structure.
September 2020 in “Farmacja Polska” This review discusses various applications of foam systems in drug form technology, highlighting their potential to enhance drug solubility and release modifications, but reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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December 2024 in “Nano Research” In a study on diabetic mice, researchers developed a protein-based hydrogel that leverages zinc ions and the natural compound phellopterin to promote cutaneous nerve regeneration, angiogenesis, and tissue remodeling in diabetic wounds, highlighting its potential for advanced wound therapy.
March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants” Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.
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October 2008 in “Fertility and Sterility” This review discusses the definition of polycystic ovary syndrome proposed by the AE-PCOS Society Task Force, emphasizing hyperandrogenism, ovarian dysfunction, and excluding related disorders, while noting potential variations needing more research.
32 citations
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December 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” This study found that co-delivery of minoxidil and caffeine in transfersomes with an optimized polysorbate formulation enhanced hair length and weight in vivo.
23 citations
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March 2019 in “Environmental Chemistry Letters” This review examines the role of cyclodextrins in improving the solubility, stability, and bioavailability of steroid drugs but does not report new experimental findings.
16 citations
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January 2021 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This study found that gelatin microspheres loaded with platelet-rich plasma enhanced wound healing in rats by improving inflammatory and angiogenic responses compared to untreated wounds or PRP alone.
16 citations
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September 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This review discusses the clinical features, genetics, and treatment of 21-hydroxylase deficiency, a common type of congenital adrenal hyperplasia, and reports no new research findings.
15 citations
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January 2014 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the concept of drug repositioning and highlights fragmin and protamine as emerging biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, but it reports no new clinical results.
15 citations
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January 2010 in “Reproduction, Fertility and Development” This study found that Han Chinese women carrying the rs6152A allele had a significantly higher risk of developing polycystic ovary syndrome compared to those with the rs6152GG genotype.
12 citations
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June 2022 in “FARMACIA” This study found that a topical transethosomal system may enhance the skin penetration and deposition of naftifine compared to a marketed cream, potentially overcoming the stratum corneum barrier.
April 2026 in “npj Parkinson s Disease” This study found that VPS13C variants are significantly enriched in patients with idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), associating these variants with more severe symptoms, autonomic dysfunction, and faster progression from iRBD to overt α-synucleinopathy in the iRBD-first disease subtype.
January 2024 in “Wiadomości Lekarskie” This study found that in prodromal Alzheimer's disease, pro-inflammatory gut bacteria were associated with reduced cerebral blood flow and reactivity, while beneficial gut bacteria correlated with better outcomes.
January 2025 in “Current Trends in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry” This review examines recent advancements in analytical techniques used to quantify dutasteride, a medication for enlarged prostate, in various biological samples and its commercial forms, emphasizing methods such as HPTLC, GC-MS, and HPLC.
169 citations
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June 2010 in “Molecular & cellular proteomics” This study suggests that ethylene and lignoceric acid (C24:0) may promote cotton fiber and Arabidopsis root hair growth by activating the pectin biosynthesis network.
24 citations
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October 2014 in “Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine” Genetic research has advanced our understanding of skin diseases, but complex conditions require an integrative approach for deeper insight.
89 citations
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September 2010 in “Annual Review of Genomics and Human Genetics” This review discusses the genetic factors involved in hair follicle morphogenesis and cycling and reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes the role of genes in hereditary hair diseases.
2 citations
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January 2013 in “Elsevier eBooks” The document explains the genetic causes and characteristics of inherited hair disorders.
20 citations
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January 2022 in “Polymers” In this review, researchers reported that incorporating nanoparticles into natural-based biomaterials enhanced scaffolding properties, cellular interactions, and outcomes in wound healing, with promising implications for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, although many signaling pathways involved are still not fully understood.