January 1996 in “Human Ecology Forum” This study by Gerald Combs suggests that selenium may help prevent cancer, but both deficiency and excess can lead to serious health problems.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” INTASYL is a promising, adaptable RNAi technology for treating skin cancers.
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March 2021 in “Biology” This study found that silk fibroin/sodium alginate scaffolds seeded with dermal papilla cells may accelerate skin repair and hair follicle regeneration in a rat model.
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November 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” In this study, the researchers developed a cellulose nanofiber-based scaffold containing sitagliptin and zinc sulfide nanoparticles, which promoted scarless healing and hair follicle regeneration in rats by targeting DPP4+ fibroblasts, suggesting a novel approach for improved wound healing and skin regeneration.
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March 2020 in “Journal of Functional Foods” This study found that golden silk mature silkworm powder improved cognition and neuron proliferation in mice, potentially by enhancing mitochondrial function and countering scopolamine-induced amnesia.
January 2026 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study synthesized and compared single-ion doped silicate bioactive glass nanoparticles for tissue repair, finding that BSr and BCe were most effective in accelerating wound healing and restoring vasculature, with BSr particularly reducing inflammation and BCo enhancing hair follicle regeneration but with limited biosafety window.
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January 2004 in “China Surfactant Detergent & Cosmetics” This study found that tea-seed saponin modified silicone polymer quaternary ammonium salt significantly improves hair conditioning performance in both dry and wet states when used in shampoo formulations.
January 2026 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” In this study, a newly engineered SFCC hydrogel in animal models demonstrated promising potential for skin reconstruction, promoting hair follicle regeneration, enhancing collagen and cellular proliferation, and accelerating burn healing by supporting favorable immune responses and tissue repair.
This study found that four bacterial isolates from a microbiology laboratory collection demonstrated resistance to selenate, with molecular analysis showing they closely resemble different strains of Bacillus megaterium.
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August 2023 in “Composites Part B: Engineering” In this study, researchers developed a composite electrospun wound dressing containing strontium zinc silicon bioceramics, which significantly activated hair follicle stem cells and promoted hair follicle and capillary regeneration in deep burn wounds, suggesting a promising approach for burn wound healing.
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April 1992 in “Differentiation” This study identified Sciellin, a new protein precursor to the cornified envelope in keratinocytes, with unique solubility properties hinting at its potential role in envelope assembly.
May 2026 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that a bioactive borosilicate glass containing Sr and Cu ions exhibited promising mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and antibacterial activity, particularly the CuSr-1 wt.% composition, suggesting potential for use in orthopedic implants and bone tissue engineering.
March 2019 in “SLAS TECHNOLOGY” This study found that MSN-ceria nanomaterial accelerates cutaneous wound healing in rat models by reducing ROS levels and promoting collagen deposition, leading to improved tissue regeneration without significant scarring.
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April 1989 in “Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section B Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms” Sulphur in hair follicles increases from the bulb and then levels off, while other elements vary in distribution.
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January 1995 in “Journal American Society of Mining and Reclamation” This review discusses the forms of selenium and sulfur in soil, their plant absorption, and risks of toxicity to livestock, emphasizing selenium's role in selenosis and sulfur's link to polioencephalomalacia in ruminants; it reports no new experimental results.
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July 2004 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that water-soluble extracts of Illicium anisatum promoted hair follicle elongation in cultured mouse vibrissae, suggesting potential use in hair growth products.
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December 2020 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study found that a nanofiber wound dressing made of CQD/Si NP/SF significantly inhibits bacterial growth and accelerates skin wound healing and hair follicle regeneration in animal models.
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April 2022 in “Burns” In this study, researchers found that moisturizers like Alhydran and DermaCress provided superior hydration and occlusion compared to silicone gel, suggesting these moisturizers may be a patient-friendly and cost-effective alternative for scar management.
January 2019 in “프로그램북(구 초록집)” This study suggests that silibinin may promote hair growth in 3D-cultured human dermal papilla spheroids by activating the Akt and Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathways.
This study introduced a rapid rehydration approach for creating customizable, multifunctional hydrogel sensors, enabling precise detection of surface deformations and easy integration of layers, highlighting its potential for standardized and adaptable manufacturing of wearable devices.
January 2021 in “Agrobiological records” This review paper examined recent research on the biofortification of horticultural plants, such as fruits and vegetables, with selenium, highlighting their role in addressing selenium deficiencies and supporting various biological functions crucial to human health.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” This study developed a bilayer bionic skin scaffold that mimics the skin's structure to resist microbial invasion and enhance wound healing, with in vivo animal studies showing improved collagen deposition, neovascularization, and hair follicle formation.
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April 2022 in “Advanced Pharmaceutical Bulletin” This study found that cefazolin-loaded silica nanoparticles embedded in polycaprolactone nanofibers successfully inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth while maintaining stem cell viability, suggesting their potential use in wound healing.
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October 2007 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” 73 citations
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October 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” This review discusses the potential of baghdadite ceramic for biomedical applications such as coatings and scaffolds, and reports no new experimental findings, emphasizing its promising properties and need for further research.
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December 2019 This documentation reviews the absorption, metabolism, and excretion of selenium and its compounds, highlighting the complex interactions and health implications, but reports no new clinical results.
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November 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study introduced laser particles as a new imaging probe capable of real-time tracking of thousands of individual cells in 3D tumor models, suggesting potential for advanced single-cell analyses.
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February 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that the solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system improved the oral bioavailability of carvedilol significantly compared to the drug alone, enhancing its solubility, dissolution, AUC, and Cmax.
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April 2021 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” This study found that smaller mesoporous silica particles (400-600 nm) accumulated in skin furrows, suggesting their potential as carriers for enhancing the delivery of topical medications like metronidazole.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” This study found that hair care formulations containing vegetable oils like Brazil nut and olive oil improved hair strength, shine, and combability more effectively than those with silicone.