17 citations
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May 2021 in “Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science” This review highlights that transferosomes, or ultradeformable lipids, show promise for improving dermal delivery, exhibiting efficient drug transport across the skin's barrier and offering potential benefits for treating chronic skin disorders with better bioavailability.
May 2025 in “Experimental Dermatology” In this study, researchers developed a novel genetic tool using Wif1-CreER knock-in mice for precise labeling and manipulation of dermal papilla cells, which could enhance understanding of hair biology and aid in developing targeted therapies for hair-related disorders.
December 2024 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” This study provides a comprehensive review of the use of electrospinning technology to create 3D porous structures for bone implants, emphasizing the synergy between biomedicine and materials science necessary for developing orthopedic materials.
11 citations
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July 2021 in “Sustainability” In this study, researchers found that replacing natural aggregates with animal bones and human hair with increased microroughness may improve the mechanical strength and durability of concrete.
2 citations
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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, hydrophilic EG7 PTK-UR foams promoted better wound healing and tissue integration in a porcine model compared to more hydrophobic PTK-UR variants and a polyester-based alternative, while matching a collagen-based standard.
3 citations
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June 2023 in “ACS sustainable chemistry & engineering” In this study, a method using riboflavin phosphate, citric acid, and polyols successfully optimized protein cross-linking in hair of all colors through visible light-mediated photo-cross-linking, improving the mechanical properties and hair-setting effects without the influence of hair color.
May 2026 in “Materials & Design” This study developed a hair-on-a-chip model that supports the maturation of hair-follicle-like tissue under long-term culture conditions, suggesting its promise for studying hair regeneration and testing scalp-targeted therapies.
This study describes a system called FOLLYSIS©, which uses mathematics and image analysis to optimize Follicular Unit Extraction hair transplants, showing high accuracy in measuring donor area density and reducing donor site injury.
2 citations
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January 2015 in “Hair transplant forum international” This article discusses the introduction of human recombinant hyaluronidase in hair restoration surgery and presents no new clinical results.
23 citations
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April 2025 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This study explored the role of AI technologies in plastic and reconstructive surgery, highlighting their potential across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative stages, while also identifying challenges like data privacy and regulatory issues that must be addressed for successful implementation.
20 citations
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September 2019 in “Nanomaterials” This study developed a portable electrospinning device that mimics hair for cosmetic thickening in a mouse model, showing performance comparable to benchtop models with added safety and cost benefits.
January 2026 in “Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry” This review suggests that standardized herbal shampoos may offer a safe and sustainable alternative to synthetic products due to their natural saponins and multifunctional benefits, though challenges in consistency and shelf-life persist.
34 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” In this study, probiotic-functionalized nanocomposite scaffolds accelerated wound healing and inhibited harmful bacteria in burn wounds on mice, suggesting a potential new approach for infection control and healing promotion.
101 citations
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
October 2023 in “Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology” Custom software found that common allergy drugs might have new uses for various conditions and could improve survival in some cancers.
January 2025 in “PROTEOMICS” This study discusses the rising interest in drug repositioning, particularly in response to COVID-19, and highlights various computational and experimental approaches used for repurposing existing drugs across different diseases, including rare conditions and chronic kidney disease.
55 citations
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October 2009 in “Clinics in Plastic Surgery” Burn reconstruction improves with new techniques, materials, and tissue engineering.
20 citations
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January 2013 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” In a swine model, this study found that a novel micro-coring needle device increased skin thickness and collagen content, suggesting potential as a safer, cost-effective alternative to laser resurfacing for skin rejuvenation.
9 citations
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October 2022 in “Nature Communications” In this study, researchers developed a new photoactivatable Cre recombinase mouse model, DiLiCre, which allows precise light-induced genetic modifications and cell tracing, demonstrating its effectiveness for advancing biological and biomedical research.
2 citations
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February 2023 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this study, a newly engineered scaffold, PADM-MX-Ag-Si@Dox, demonstrated potential as a multifunctional biomaterial for postoperative melanoma treatment by controlling drug release, enhancing wound healing, and enabling real-time tumor surveillance through temperature, pH, and electrical stimuli.
This review explores the potential of regenerative cosmetics, specifically engineered skin tissues, for rejuvenating aging skin, healing wounds, and restoring hair, offering promising alternatives to traditional dermocosmetic treatments by promoting collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and regenerating hair follicles.
23 citations
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January 2022 in “Biomaterials Science” Non-viral vectors show promise for safe and effective CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing in treating diseases.
12 citations
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March 2018 in “Bioengineering” This review discusses the use of non-transfusional hemocomponents in surgical procedures for tissue regeneration and reports no new empirical findings.
25 citations
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August 1998 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that using a dissecting microscope for follicular unit graft preparation in hair transplant surgeries increased hair yield by 17% compared to using magnifying loupes with transillumination.
8 citations
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August 2022 in “Microorganisms” This study reports that drug repurposing for COVID-19 has had mixed results, with success for some drugs but a lack of clinical efficacy for others, highlighting the need for improved preclinical profiling and a standardized drug development platform for future antiviral treatments.
May 2026 in “Applied In Vitro Toxicology” This study evaluated an in vitro inhalation method to assess the toxicological impacts of aerosols from heated hair products, revealing significant differences in cellular stress and IL-8 release among different test materials, which may help in developing safer products.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” In this review, researchers summarize key factors in constructing skin organoids, including cell source and assembly methods, and emphasize advances such as air-liquid interface culture for improving tissue development, aiming to guide standardized protocols and future clinical applications.
8 citations
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December 2017 in “Current Opinion in Cell Biology” This review discusses advances in 3D bioengineering technologies for regenerating complex oral organs and suggests they could play a key role in future organ replacement therapy.