214 citations
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September 2015 in “Stem Cells Translational Medicine” This study found that platelet-rich plasma injections significantly increased hair count and density in patients with male pattern hair loss without major side effects, suggesting it may be a safe and effective treatment option.
182 citations
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November 2018 in “Cosmetics” This article reviews the empirical use of algae in traditional remedies and highlights the need for scientific understanding of algae's bioactive compounds used in cosmetics without providing new experimental results.
106 citations
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June 2009 in “BMC Genomics” This study identified specific gene expression profiles during the intestinal regeneration of sea cucumbers, highlighting potential novel genes and advancing the understanding of regenerative biology in echinoderms.
97 citations
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December 2021 in “Cells” This review outlines key considerations for designing fluorescence microscopy experiments in cell biology, discussing the importance of hardware availability, suitability of biological models, and imaging agents to achieve high-resolution and informative images.
90 citations
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February 2001 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that interleukin-1 directly induces the expression of keratin 6 in keratinocytes, which is a marker of activation and involved in inflammatory skin responses.
87 citations
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June 2010 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” This study demonstrated that epidermal neural crest stem cells and bone marrow-derived stem cells migrated toward inflammatory brain lesions in rats and were successfully tracked using noninvasive MRI.
68 citations
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” This study found that fibronectin nanofiber dressings, made using rotary jet spinning, accelerated wound healing and improved tissue restoration in a full-thickness wound mouse model.
61 citations
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September 2024 in “Micromachines” This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the applications of electrospun nanofibers in non-invasive medical fields, highlighting their potential for health monitoring, personal protection, thermal regulation, and wound care, and discusses the challenges and future development paths for this technology.
61 citations
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July 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that carbon dots derived from fucoidan effectively inhibit Enterococcus faecalis and its biofilm, offering a promising approach for managing biofilm-associated persistent endodontic infections.
47 citations
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December 2021 in “Applied Sciences” This study demonstrated that Stellaria media extract may enhance wound healing in vitro by promoting cell migration and proliferation, with notable antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.
46 citations
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January 2020 in “Research” This review discusses the design, properties, and potential applications of smart microneedles, with no new clinical results presented.
41 citations
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April 2019 in “PLOS genetics” This study found that CD34- melanocyte stem cells regenerated pigmentation more efficiently, while CD34+ cells showed potential for neuron myelination, suggesting different therapeutic applications for each population.
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.
28 citations
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April 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” This review concludes that platelet-rich plasma treatments significantly improve various facial skin parameters, particularly when combined with hyaluronic acid, and stresses the need for standardized preparation protocols.
25 citations
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” This study optimized efinaconazole spanlastic nanovesicles using risk management and multivariate analysis for potential transungual delivery to treat onychomycosis, achieving improved drug permeability and dissolution efficiency.
24 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review evaluates recent advances from 2016 to 2022 in the use of microbubbles and nanobubbles, highlighting their potential for safer diagnostic and therapeutic applications in radiology and medicine without the side effects associated with traditional methods.
22 citations
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January 2020 in “PeerJ” This study suggests that keratin peptide signatures in human hair shafts could potentially be used to distinguish gender and ethnicity, though further research on a larger scale is needed.
21 citations
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October 2023 in “The Journal of Physical Chemistry C” This study used theoretical calculations to show that phosphates strongly bind to cerium dioxide surfaces in various stable configurations, with spectral signatures identifiable in the infrared and Raman spectra, informing future experimental efforts in controlling the enzymatic activity of ceria nanoparticles.
20 citations
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February 2017 in “European journal of pharmaceutical sciences” This study found that the cocrystal of mycophenolic acid with isonicotinamide significantly improved solubility and dissolution rate, while two other cocrystals showed decreased performance in these areas.
19 citations
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April 2023 in “Antibiotics” This study found that azelaic acid entrapped in transethosomes exhibited enhanced antidermatophyte activity and improved treatment outcomes in guinea pig models of dermatophytosis compared to free azelaic acid.
15 citations
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January 2018 in “Advances in experimental medicine and biology” This review discusses recent advances in understanding the structural hierarchy of trichocyte keratins, including their heterodimeric structure and distinct conformations impacting hair growth, with no new experimental results reported.
13 citations
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November 2022 in “Chemical Science” This review discusses the use of inorganic-based biomaterials for hemostasis and wound healing, including various preparation methods and mechanisms, but reports no new clinical results.
12 citations
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November 2022 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses 3D printing developments in topical delivery systems, highlighting the potential for 3D printed microneedles to become prominent in personalized cosmetic applications, but reports no new experimental results.
10 citations
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September 2022 in “Journal of Composites Science” In this study, cricket-derived chitin successfully converted to nanochitin, which demonstrated improved physical properties such as higher transmittance and greater modulus compared to crab shell nanochitin.
9 citations
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July 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review highlights the therapeutic potential of plant-derived exosomes, noting their larger size compared to animal-derived exosomes and usefulness in targeted drug delivery and inter-kingdom communication. It summarizes existing research on their biogenesis, characterization, and engineering for drug delivery, indicating significant opportunities for biotechnological advancements.
8 citations
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May 2025 in “Biomimetics” In this review, cellulose-based nanofibers are highlighted for their potential in wound care, given their biodegradability, biocompatibility, and ability to enhance antimicrobial properties and drug delivery in wound dressings through modern fabrication techniques like electrospinning.
8 citations
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January 2023 in “Biosensors” This review discusses recent progress in PENG-based sensors for non-invasive medical diagnosis and treatment but reports no new experimental results.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the causes and preventive measures of limb amputations, emphasizing the importance of specialized surgical teams to improve function and aesthetics, but provides no new clinical findings.
7 citations
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October 2024 in “Cells” This review discusses the potential of platelet-rich plasma in regenerative medicine and aging-related diseases but notes that clinical efficacy remains unclear due to varying study results and preparation inconsistencies.
7 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study found that PEGylated Ag₂S-ZnS@TGA-AA heteronanostructures, activated by light exposure, showed synergistic antibacterial effects against multidrug-resistant bacteria, significantly accelerating the healing of MRSA-infected wounds in comparison to untreated wounds.