21 citations
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June 2022 in “Molecules” This review discusses the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Perilla frutescens, detailing its bioactive compounds and their potential health benefits, but reports no new clinical results.
17 citations
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January 2025 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This review discusses the potential of bacterial extracellular vesicles in regenerative medicine, highlighting their advantages in addressing current EV challenges, and provides strategies for optimizing their preparation; it reports no new clinical results.
16 citations
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April 2025 in “Foods” This study highlights the diverse applications of *Perilla frutescens* in traditional medicine, cuisine, and industrial settings, noting its significant antioxidant and antimicrobial properties in experimental models, as well as research efforts to enhance its bioactive content and ensure safety and standardization.
15 citations
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June 2024 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” This review examines drug repositioning as a strategy for combating bacterial infections, highlighting its potential to address multidrug-resistant strains and antibiotic resistance by analyzing safety profiles, synergistic combinations, and promising results for drugs initially used for other conditions.
9 citations
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November 2024 in “Journal of Wound Management Official journal of the European Wound Management Association” Cold Plasma shows promise for healing wounds by killing bacteria and helping tissue grow.
9 citations
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May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience” Mesenchymal stromal cell therapies show promise for treating various diseases but need more research and standardization.
7 citations
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December 2024 in “Antibiotics” This review discusses the potential of cathelicidins in treating skin conditions but highlights significant challenges, including unclear clinical efficacy, safety concerns, and bacterial resistance, that must be addressed for successful medical application.
5 citations
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January 2020 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design” This review discusses the various biological activities of Geranium species and concludes that many studies validate their therapeutic properties claimed by traditional medicine, but it presents no new experimental results.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “Fermentation” In this study, researchers produced a biosurfactant from yeast that effectively reduces surface tension, acts as a good oil emulsifier, demonstrates antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, and exhibits no cytotoxicity, suggesting its potential use in eco-friendly cosmetic formulations.
3 citations
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April 2024 in “Dentistry Journal” In this study, oral care products like foams and a spray, similar to tap water, improved salivary pH and oral clearance rates after exposure to Coca-Cola® in young adults, but no significant differences were found between these products and tap water.
2 citations
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October 2023 in “Biology” This review highlights cobalt's essential role in vitamin B12 metabolism and its biomedical applications but also warns of health risks from high levels and environmental contamination, discussing remediation methods like phytoremediation.
2 citations
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June 2023 in “Plants” This paper reviews extraction methods for obtaining polysaccharides from brown macroalgae like Sargassum, highlighting their antiviral, antimicrobial, and antitumoral bioactivities in both in vivo and in vitro studies, while also discussing challenges in research and commercialization of Sargassum-based products.
2 citations
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November 2022 in “Veterinary sciences” This study found that the interdigital gland of Vembur sheep has larger secretory lobules in males than females, producing various compounds for chemical communication and foot protection.
2 citations
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” This review explores the applications of phytonutrient-based biosensors in micro-electrochemical systems and reports no new experimental findings, emphasizing the potential and challenges of this innovative approach.
1 citations
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July 2025 in “Barrier Immunity” This review synthesizes existing research on the multilayered defense system of the skin, highlighting how physical, chemical, immune, and microbial barriers work together to maintain skin health, with disruptions in one often leading to broader barrier dysfunctions.
1 citations
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November 2024 in “Sciences of Phytochemistry” This review assesses 191 studies and reports that bananas have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, cancer-reducing, and antihypertensive properties, while also supporting roles in treating diabetes and depression, highlighting the fruit's potential as both a functional food and medicinal plant.
1 citations
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September 2023 in “Laboratornye Zhivotnye dlya nauchnych issledovanii (Laboratory Animals for Science)” This review highlights the emerging IgY-technology, based on extracting antibodies from bird egg yolks for passive immunization, noting its commercialization potential for treating diseases like dental caries and celiac disease, and pointing out its underappreciation in Russia.
1 citations
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November 2022 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This study found that male and female hair specimens show structural differences, with female hair having a brown color at the distal end and smooth surface texture, while male hair is completely black and shows surface irregularities; these differences may aid forensic analysis.
July 2026 in “Antioxidants” This review identifies agri-food by-products as promising sources of antioxidant compounds for cosmeceutical applications, examining their potential for skin, oral, and hair care, while noting the need for further research on safety and clinical efficacy.
April 2026 in “Applied Sciences” This review summarizes current knowledge on succinic acid's applications in cosmetics and aesthetic dermatology, highlighting its potential benefits such as inflammation modulation and collagen production, although most supporting studies are small or preliminary, indicating a need for further research to validate these uses.
February 2026 in “Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology” This study reported that abietic acid, derived from pine rosin, showed antimicrobial effects and reduced biofilm biomass in laboratory tests against microorganisms like Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans, suggesting potential further applications for skin infections.
November 2025 in “Biomedicines” This review highlights hypochlorous acid's potential benefits in various medical fields due to its antimicrobial and healing properties but stresses the need for further research on dosing and product development.
October 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review highlights recent advancements in engineered probiotics for wound healing, reporting that genetically engineered strains of Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactococcus cremoris have shown promise in promoting faster wound healing in pre-clinical and clinical settings, particularly for diabetic foot ulcers.
July 2025 in “JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPIS” In this animal study, the researchers reported that a shampoo containing 2.5% teak leaf extract and 0.30% virgin coconut oil significantly increased hair growth rate and reduced hair loss in mice, suggesting potential benefits for addressing hair loss.
June 2025 in “Formosa Journal of Sustainable Research” In this study, the NADES extract of mangkokan leaves (Polyscias scutellaria) demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, with a total flavonoid content measured at 4.944 mgEQ/gSimplisia using the disc diffusion method.
April 2025 in “Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences” This study found that an anti-dandruff shampoo containing Bromelain effectively preserves hair fiber integrity, enhances uniformity and lustre, and offers therapeutic benefits for scalp infections and inflammation, making it a safer alternative for dandruff treatment.
March 2025 in “PHARMADEMICA Jurnal Kefarmasian dan Gizi” This study evaluated cucumber extract shampoos and found they meet physical quality standards and exhibit strong antifungal activity against Candida albicans fungi, with efficacy increasing with higher concentrations of cucumber extract.
In this study, clove leaf ethanol extract shampoo at 15% concentration effectively promoted hair growth in male white rats, though it was less effective than 5% minoxidil.
February 2024 in “Jurnal Kesehatan Yamasi Makassar” This study in South Sulawesi Province developed a shampoo using ethanol extract from Pondoh salak fruit peel, which met physical stability tests and demonstrated strong inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Candida albicans, with formulations ranging from 10% to 20% concentrations.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This article reviews how biopolymers are utilized in cosmetics, highlighting their biodegradable and non-toxic properties, recent structural developments, novel applications, and safety considerations in the formulation of skin, hair, and oral care products.