1 citations
,
December 2017 in “JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery” This study found that both PHDPE and ePTFE hair-bearing scaffolds were well tolerated in a rat model, with minimal infection or extrusion, though artificial hair showed progressive loss over time.
4 citations
,
June 2023 in “Pharmaceutical Biology” This study found that the Qing Cuo Formula significantly reduced serum androgen and inflammatory cytokine levels in hamsters with damp-heat acne and identified potential molecular mechanisms and active compounds involved.
January 2026 in “Open Life Sciences” This study found that exosomes derived from human amniotic mesenchymal stem cells enhanced stem cell proliferation and structural restoration in irradiated salivary glands of rats, with significant improvements observed by day 7, suggesting activation of the Wnt signaling pathway.
31 citations
,
January 2011 in “Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology” This paper describes the development of unique hydrogel skin scaffolds from plant-derived polysaccharide mixtures that may offer improved biocompatibility and mechanical properties for use in artificial skin.
1 citations
,
February 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study found that methylcellulose-based hydrogels can effectively deliver growth hormone through the skin, with albumin increasing the hormone's permeation to 93% in simulated in vivo conditions.
16 citations
,
June 2015 in “Drug Design Development and Therapy” This study found that a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation combined with Soluplus improved the oral absorption of dutasteride.
71 citations
,
September 2013 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair and wool are promising for wound dressings and are more eco-friendly.
December 2025 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, researchers developed a responsive bilayer hydrogel for diabetic wounds that delivers drugs and oxygen in sync with healing stages, achieving a 99.1% wound closure rate in 14 days by integrating anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fouling functions.
November 2024 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced a novel scarless healing material called pgPE, made from a porous UHMWPE nanomembrane, and found that it promotes complete skin reconstruction and hair follicle regeneration by alleviating hypoxia and modulating immune responses to foster scar-free wound healing.
January 2026 in “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” This study found that Gynostemma pentaphyllum hydrodistillate and Damulin B exert significant anti-photoaging effects in UVB-irradiated models by reducing oxidative stress, improving ECM integrity, and enhancing skin hydration and elasticity.
In this study, Fumai Paste was found to enhance EGFR expression and accelerate healing in a rat model of vinorelbine-induced skin injury more effectively than magnesium sulfate or saline treatments.
15 citations
,
June 1992 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This case report describes an 8-year-old German shepherd dog with pemphigus vulgaris whose symptoms were not adequately controlled by immunosuppressive therapy, but showed transient remission with heparin alone or combined with prednisolone.
January 2026 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This study demonstrated that SHFKO significantly accelerated healing in acute radiation-induced skin injuries, with mechanisms involving apoptosis inhibition, suppression of inflammation, and restoration of ROS balance, suggesting its potential as a novel multi-target therapy for radiodermatitis.
3 citations
,
January 2016 in “Recent Advances in Biology and Medicine” This study observed that smeathxanthone A improved wound healing and reduced blood glucose levels in diabetic mice, suggesting potential benefits for tissue healing.
March 2026 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” This study found that a chitosan, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid scaffold improved wound healing in rats by promoting immune-stromal interactions, reducing inflammation, and supporting tissue regeneration with ~91% wound closure by day 17 compared to ~63% in controls.
2 citations
,
March 2023 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed multifunctional nanofiber wound dressings that significantly reduced bacteria and promoted healing in a mouse wound model by incorporating antibacterial and growth-promoting agents.
January 2023 in “MEDS Clinical Medicine” This study found that the morbidity of urinary stones in Wuwei City, China, increased from 1995 to 2016 for both men and women, with distinct geographical clusters identified for monitoring and prevention efforts.
42 citations
,
July 2014 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry” This study suggests that heparan sulfate is crucial for regulating hair follicle formation, cycling, and gland morphogenesis, with its ablation leading to continuous hair growth and increased gland activity in mice.
31 citations
,
August 2019 in “Regenerative Medicine” This study found that the human placenta extracellular matrix hydrogel restored the hair-inductive capacity of high-passaged dermal papilla cells, enabling them to regenerate new hair follicles when co-grafted with mouse epidermal cells.
November 1919 in “The Journal of Hellenic Studies” The bronze head shows the high skill and beauty valued by ancient Greek sculptors.
July 2025 in “Interdisciplinary materials” This study found that a microneedle patch integrating curcumin-loaded vesicles and a stem cell-derived matrix showed promise in reducing hypertrophic scars and promoting hair follicle formation in a rabbit model.
5 citations
,
March 2017 in “International journal of GEOMATE : geotechnique, construction materials and environment” This study found that incorporating pig-hair fibers and green mussel shells in concrete increased compressive strength but decreased workability, suggesting potential use in structures not requiring strength above 28 MPa.
12 citations
,
September 2023 in “Polymers” This study reported that a newly developed hydrogel composed of recombinant type I collagen and chitosan, incorporating a metal–polyphenol structure, demonstrated strong mechanical and healing properties, effectively promoting wound healing in a full-thickness skin defect model.
2 citations
,
July 2025 in “Biopolymers” This review explores the eggshell matrix as a potential sustainable and cost-effective alternative source for glycosaminoglycans, but highlights the need for further research to enhance extraction techniques and economic viability.
1 citations
,
January 2022 in “Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the physicochemical properties of polystyrene-b-poly(acrylic acid) nanovesicles coated with modified chitosans, finding that they can effectively control surface charge and potentially serve as drug delivery carriers with a 50.7% encapsulation efficiency for minoxidil.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” This study demonstrates that an injectable gelatin-based hydrogel incorporating zirconium and quercetin promotes diabetic wound healing in vivo by enhancing angiogenesis, collagen deposition, and hair follicle regeneration while providing antibacterial and oxidative stress protection without detectable cytotoxicity.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study developed keratin-based hydrogels with improved water solubility and tunable properties, demonstrating excellent cytocompatibility, suggesting potential for biomedical applications.
11 citations
,
December 2018 in “Bone” This study found that a high-energy shock wave can increase osteogenic activities in human mesenchymal cells, offering insights into potential therapeutic targets for trauma-induced heterotopic ossification.
January 2026 in “Journal of Burn Care & Research” This study found that a sericin-based hydrogel containing Psidium guajava L. extract significantly improved healing of full-thickness burn wounds in mice, with 89.66% wound closure by day 15 compared to 37.16% in controls, and exhibited beneficial effects on inflammation and oxidative stress markers.
1 citations
,
November 2022 in “International journal of molecular sciences” This study found that local injections of fetal tissue mesenchymal stromal cells in mice significantly improved healing and hair follicle density after high-dose radiation-induced skin damage.