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September 2023 in “Aging” In this study, researchers found that Elastic Net DNA methylation clocks are not accurate for distinguishing between individuals or identifying health markers, but measuring biological "noise" in stable cytosines may serve as a potential biomarker of aging and disease.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Arts” In this study, researchers formulated a pomade using papaya seed oil and virgin coconut oil at various concentrations and found it to be stable, non-irritating, and preferred by users, with the 7.5% concentration being most favored for providing shiny and moisturized hair.
June 2026 in “Discover Nano” This review discusses current treatment strategies for alopecia and highlights the potential of lipid-based nanoparticles to improve drug delivery to the scalp and hair follicles, noting their ability to enhance skin penetration and drug stability while outlining associated challenges and the need for further research.
September 2024 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance” This review outlines the potential of nanoemulsion-based hydrogels (nanoemulgels) for enhanced topical and transdermal drug delivery in treating skin disorders, highlighting their ability to improve therapeutic efficacy, control drug release, and boost patient compliance.
February 2024 in “Trends in Sciences” This study examined the stability of two 5α-reductase inhibitors in Tectona grandis extracts, finding that they are more stable in acidic environments and degrade rapidly under heat and light unless protected, suggesting the need for careful storage when developing anti-hair loss medications.
May 2023 in “Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis” This study found that royal jelly extract, popular for surgical wound healing, contains stable levels of flavonoids and phenols for up to 28 days.
June 2021 in “Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine” In this study, mouse hair follicle stem cells cultured in mouse embryonic fibroblast/keratinocyte serum-free medium exhibited the highest proliferative ability and stronger osteogenic differentiation potential, similar to hair follicle dermal papilla cells.
This study reviewed various methods and techniques aimed at overcoming limitations in culturing human hair follicles, specifically focusing on restoring the inductivity of hair follicle cells for successful hair regeneration.
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August 2000 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that when human hair follicles were grafted onto mice, they progressed through dystrophic stages and returned to normal growth, with stem cells aiding in recovery.
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August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” This review discusses recent advancements in responsive-hydrogel dressings for diabetic wound healing, highlighting their design, responsiveness, and degradation behavior, and evaluating their potential advantages and limitations in clinical applications.
11 citations
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January 2023 in “BioMed Research International” This review discusses the use of microbial biosurfactants as a safer alternative to chemical surfactants in cosmetics due to their antibacterial, moisturizing, and low toxicity properties, but it reports no new clinical findings.
April 2024 in “Journal of composites science” This review details how hydrogel composites play crucial roles in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and drug delivery systems, highlighting innovations in these applications and addressing challenges like bioactivity, biomechanical compatibility, and controlled drug release.
27 citations
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January 2012 in “Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology” This study found similarities in the regeneration processes of MRL mouse ears and axolotl limbs, involving G2 cell cycle arrest and nerve-dependent mitosis, but the role of p21 in axolotl limb regeneration remains uncertain.
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October 2010 in “Oncogene” This review discusses the role of keratins in epithelial cell stress protection and cancer, highlighting their potential as multifunctional regulators and diagnostic markers, without presenting new research findings.
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February 2018 in “npj Regenerative Medicine” This review explores recent advances in understanding molecular mechanisms of tissue regeneration in mammals and suggests potential therapeutic targets, but it reports no new clinical results.
June 2026 in “Cell Regeneration” This review highlights the roles of key transcription factors and signaling pathways in regulating olfactory epithelium regeneration, discussing recent advances in single-cell and spatial transcriptomics as well as organoid models to enhance understanding of olfactory regeneration mechanisms.
July 2024 in “Journal Of Stem Cell Research” In this review, the authors highlight the crucial role of mesenchymal stem cells in dermatologic therapies, noting their potential to enhance skin structure and appearance through regenerative mechanisms like inflammation induction, angiogenesis, and recruitment of tissue-specific progenitors.
14 citations
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January 2025 in “AAPS PharmSciTech” This review highlights the promising potential of microemulsions and nanoemulsions in (trans)dermal drug delivery, noting a gap in understanding their distinct mechanisms and composition-related effects on skin permeability, while emphasizing the limited clarity on mesostructures and cosolvent impacts.
34 citations
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July 2011 in “International journal of pharmaceutics” This study found that ion-paired solutions significantly improved the skin penetration of risedronate in hairless mice compared to risedronate alone.
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December 2019 in “Nutrients” In human follicular cells, this study found that an Annurca apple-based dietary supplement may stimulate the production of hair keratins, suggesting potential benefits for hair growth.
This article examines how digital technologies, drawing on Marshall McLuhan's concept of media as an "extension of man," transform design thinking by creating new possibilities without replacing it, emphasizing the need for a hybrid, reflective practice in design.
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October 2009 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study suggests that in SZ95 sebocytes, a pathway for DHT biosynthesis does not require testosterone as an intermediate, potentially impacting the treatment of androgen-sensitive skin conditions.
7 citations
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January 2007 in “Elsevier eBooks” This article reviews the composition and functionality of shampoos, emphasizing the role of surfactants in cleaning and conditioning hair, and reports no new experimental results.
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November 2015 in “Methods in enzymology on CD-ROM/Methods in enzymology” This chapter reviews keratins in skin epithelia, including their roles in cellular function and disease, and reports no new experimental results.
40 citations
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October 2009 in “Journal of Biomedical Nanotechnology” This review discusses pyrene excimer nucleic acid probes for detecting biomolecules and protein-DNA interactions and reports no new experimental findings.
30 citations
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March 2017 in “ACS biomaterials science & engineering” This review discusses the structure and regenerative potential of hair follicles, highlighting their role in wound healing, stem cell populations, and keratin-based biomaterials, but it reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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November 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study reports that a plant extract from Orobanche rapum can stimulate skin rejuvenation and protect cutaneous microbiota, potentially creating healthier skin.
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October 2025 in “International Journal of Medical Sciences” This review reported that tripeptides, such as GHK and KdPT, show promise in enhancing wound healing through multiple mechanisms, including promoting cell migration, collagen deposition, and angiogenesis, while offering antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits for both acute and chronic wounds.
3 citations
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February 1997 in “Annals of Plastic Surgery” This paper discusses the application of artistic and anthropometric principles in hairline reconstruction, emphasizing their role in enhancing facial balance and personal appearance in trauma or burn patients, but provides no new clinical results.
February 2026 in “BMC Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review suggests that induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold promise for treating chronic wounds, but further work is needed to address safety, efficacy, and translation from preclinical models to real-world applications.