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October 2018 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” In this study, researchers developed and validated a method to quantify pyrrolizidine alkaloids in honey and flour, increasing alkaloid recovery rates through successive extractions, achieving up to 86% recovery for honey and 76% for flour.
18 citations
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February 2025 in “Macromolecular Rapid Communications” In this review, researchers explored thermo-responsive polymers and their applications in nanomedicine, highlighting their role in targeted drug delivery, gene therapy, and imaging, enabled by their temperature-sensitive phase transitions to ensure localized therapeutic action and minimize damage to healthy tissues.
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January 2022 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study developed a stable, cosmetically appealing formulation for the topical delivery of the peptide FOL-005, enhancing skin permeation and maintaining stability by keeping the peptide solid and in a water-free environment with particle sizes under 10 µm.
January 2026 in “Cosmetics” In this study, yeast fermentation of Platycladus orientalis leaves was shown to enhance hair growth-promoting properties by affecting cell cycle phases in human dermal papilla cells, increasing growth factor VEGF, reducing inflammatory factor TGF-β1, and altering the expression of Wnt/β-catenin pathway-related genes.
April 2022 in “Molecules” This study identified two potent 5α-reductase inhibitors from Tectona grandis leaves, and suggests that ethanol is a preferable solvent for extracting these compounds, which are potential ingredients for hair loss treatments.
2 citations
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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.
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May 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” In this review, researchers evaluated sericin-based drug delivery systems for antimicrobial, anticancer, and neurodegenerative treatments, highlighting its potential benefits and challenges related to molecular variability and formulation stability, suggesting future focus on optimizing extraction and integration with advanced biomedical technologies.
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January 2014 in “Journal of international medical research” This study found that, among patients with NSCLC after EGFR-TKI failure, pemetrexed is as effective as docetaxel but has fewer side effects, suggesting it may be a suitable salvage chemotherapy option.
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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition” This study found that fermented Flammulina velutipes polysaccharides showed higher antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacities than non-fermented ones, suggesting potential use in functional foods and health products.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that TSG-enriched Polygonum multiflorum extract, optimized through microwave-assisted and chromatographic methods, promotes hair regrowth in a mouse model of androgenetic alopecia via 5α-reductase inhibition and Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation, suggesting its potential as a natural treatment.
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December 2021 in “Molecules” This study found that certain metabolites from the plants Bidens pilosa, Calophyllum inophyllum, and Fagraea berteroana may support hair follicle growth by promoting dermal papilla cell proliferation, supporting their traditional use in hair care.
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May 2023 in “Nanomaterials” This review explores the formulation, characterization, and applications of microemulsions, highlighting their potential for enhanced cutaneous drug delivery by improving bioavailability and enabling sustained release of both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs.
298 citations
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June 2019 in “Marine Drugs” This review discusses the properties and bioextraction methods of chitin and chitosans, emphasizing their potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic manufacturing and reports no new experimental findings.
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July 2024 in “Animals” In this study, the researchers observed that higher expression of the Sonic hedgehog gene in cashmere goats' hair follicle cycles is associated with increased cell proliferation and reduced apoptosis, suggesting its role in enhancing cashmere quality.
9 citations
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November 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study found that LC-MS/MS assays provided more reliable and precise steroid measurements in human serum compared to traditional immunoassays, particularly at lower concentrations.
March 2012 in “Society for Endocrinology BES 2012” This study presents a novel assay that allows for the simultaneous measurement of various androgens and 5α-reductase inhibitors in male serum, facilitating research into the biochemical effects of these inhibitors.
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This article reviews recent developments in microneedles combining metallic elements and herbal compounds for wound healing, highlighting their benefits such as enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced toxicity, and offering a reference for future advancements in this technology.
59 citations
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February 2019 in “BMC Genomics” In this study, transcriptome analysis suggested that lipid metabolism and apoptosis may be key factors influencing hair length differences between short-hair and long-hair rabbits.
30 citations
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November 2024 in “ACS Materials Au” This article provides an overview of microneedle technology for transcutaneous drug delivery, discussing microneedle designs, materials, and activation methods that enhance drug stability and regulated release, and outlines considerations for their successful clinical implementation, such as biocompatibility and production cost.
21 citations
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February 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study reports that extracts from pomegranate leaves contain bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and skin-beneficial properties, suggesting their potential use in nutraceutical and cosmeceutical applications.
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July 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, researchers found that knocking down the transcription factor Csdc2 inhibited the proliferation of dermal papilla cells in cashmere goats, and identified its regulatory relationship with the gene Robo2, providing insights into the genetic mechanisms influencing cashmere fiber growth.
November 2025 in “Essential Chem” In this study, Eclipta alba extract showed potential for hair regrowth by increasing the proliferative activity of human dermal papilla cells by 45% in vitro, with evidence suggesting activation of the Wnt signaling pathway.
In this study, researchers developed a method for high-resolution live imaging of leg regeneration in the crustacean Parhyale hawaiensis, which effectively captures the entire process at cellular resolution over 10 days while minimizing photodamage.
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May 2021 in “Frontiers in Medicine” This systematic review observed that a significant number of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms, including neurologic complaints and chronic fatigue, highlighting the presence of "post-COVID syndrome.
12 citations
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” This study found that encapsulating tamarillo polyphenols in cubosome nanoparticles protected them during digestion and enhanced the nutritional and antioxidant properties of yoghurt when used as a delivery system.
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.
6 citations
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October 2023 in “Pharmaceuticals” This study found that the extract of Eclipta prostrata L. demonstrated high antioxidant and anti-acetylcholinesterase activities, moderate inhibition of enzymes linked to diabetes, and favorable ADMET properties, suggesting potential cognitive and diabetes management benefits.
4 citations
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May 2024 in “Steroids” This study developed and validated a comprehensive method using mass spectrometry to profile sex (pro)hormones in plasma, with results showing reliable calibration and detection of 31 analytes in samples from pre- and postmenopausal women and men, while addressing potential over- or underestimations in analyte concentrations.
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October 2025 in “Micromachines” This review highlights the potential of integrating point-of-care testing with allele-specific amplification techniques like AS-PCR, AS-LAMP, and AS-RPA to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and affordability of genotyping single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with human diseases.
August 2024 in “Cosmetics” This review highlights caffeine's diverse benefits in cosmetics and nutricosmetics, noting its antioxidant properties, ability to treat skin disorders like androgenic alopecia, and potential to enhance sunscreen effectiveness, though penetration into deeper skin layers remains challenging.