March 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications” In this study, researchers developed a carboxylated β-cyclodextrin formulation to enhance finasteride's physicochemical properties, achieving an encapsulation efficiency of about 85% and indicating potential for controlled drug release in therapeutic applications. Their findings suggest this inclusion complex could improve delivery of hydrophobic drugs like finasteride.
17 citations
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October 2023 in “Polymers” This review highlights advancements in electrospun nanofibers, focusing on their potential applications in biomedical technologies, chemical and biological sensing, and energy harvesting within IoT devices.
1 citations
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August 2024 in “Polymers” This review discusses recent advances in protein immobilization on bacterial cellulose for various biomedical uses and reports no new clinical results.
86 citations
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August 2021 in “Polymers” This review discusses the potential of microneedles to enhance transdermal drug delivery by expanding the range of deliverable drugs, highlighting fabrication methods, material choices, and applications, but notes existing challenges with sustained delivery, cost-effectiveness, and large-scale production.
101 citations
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” This study reported that 4D-printed, aliphatic polycarbonate-based scaffolds supported adipose tissue engineering by allowing adipocyte infiltration and neovascularization in vivo, indicating potential for effective adipose tissue repair.
22 citations
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September 2019 in “ACS omega” This study found that AGO@HPC nanocomposite films demonstrated enhanced mechanical, anti-ultraviolet, and antibacterial properties, suggesting potential for use in antibacterial packaging and wound-dressing applications.
21 citations
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November 2020 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” In this study, an injectable hydrogel incorporating antibacterial agents was shown to effectively heal wounds and promote hair follicle and capillary regeneration, offering a promising approach for skin tissue engineering.
17 citations
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August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that topical fluridil increased the anagen hair percentage in men with androgenetic alopecia without causing irritation or systemic absorption over 9 months.
August 2002 in “Dermatologic Surgery” This study found that topical fluridil increased the anagen percentage in men with androgenetic alopecia without causing irritation or systemic side effects.
425 citations
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January 2021 in “SN Applied Sciences” This article highlights the versatility and potential of alginate and its derivatives in tissue engineering applications, discussing their properties, modification techniques, and various uses in enhancing tissue healing, bone regeneration, and cell growth.
55 citations
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” This review discusses recent advances in scarless wound healing, focusing on strategies to create pro-regenerative scaffolds for repairing damaged skin, and reports no new clinical results.
47 citations
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July 2013 in “Pharmacological Reviews” This review discusses the role of pharmacological sciences in advancing regenerative medicine technologies but reports no new experimental findings; the authors advocate for increased pharmacologist involvement to drive innovations.
26 citations
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December 2021 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” This study found that an injectable ceria-based nanocomposite hydrogel improved wound healing and epithelium regeneration, including hair follicle and adipocyte tissue formation, in full-thickness skin wound models.
8 citations
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January 2021 in “Smart materials in medicine” This study found that a newly constructed composite hydrogel dressing, made from silk fibroin, chitosan, and halloysite, promoted hair follicle neogenesis, angiogenesis tissue regeneration, and scar reduction.
January 2026 in “Nano-Micro Letters” This review discusses the principles, materials, and applications of melt electrowriting-based 4D printing for creating biomimetic scaffolds, but reports no new clinical results; it highlights recent advancements and remaining challenges in the field.
17 citations
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January 2023 in “Nanoscale Advances” The microneedle arrays effectively promote wound healing and have potential for clinical use.
28 citations
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September 2015 in “Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift” New skin substitutes for treating severe burns and chronic wounds are being developed, but a permanent solution for deep wounds is not yet available commercially.
75 citations
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January 2011 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery” This review discusses the use of dermal regeneration templates for treating burn injuries and other wounds, highlighting their effectiveness in reducing scars and aiding in regenerative processes, but reports no new clinical results.
57 citations
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September 2017 in “Journal of controlled release” This review discusses recent advances in using nanocarrier-loaded gels for various medical applications and reports no new clinical results, highlighting potential advantages in therapeutic strategies.
51 citations
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January 2024 in “Nanoscale” This review highlights recent advancements in using nanotechnology to improve the function and delivery of PROTAC drugs, despite existing challenges like low solubility and poor permeability, aiming to enhance their potential in disease treatment.
43 citations
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July 2019 in “Stem Cells International” This review discusses advances and challenges in skin tissue engineering, focusing on developing 3D constructs for functional skin substitutes, and reports no new clinical results.
May 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review discusses recent advancements in hair follicle organoid technology for alopecia treatment but presents no new experimental results, emphasizing the potential for clinical applications and drug screening.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Applied Pharmaceutics” This review discusses the integration of nanoparticles with microneedles to improve drug delivery through enhanced stability, bioavailability, and controlled release, noting ongoing challenges with stability, scalability, and safety.
60 citations
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July 2020 in “ACS Nano” This review discusses the progress and challenges in delivering CRISPR/Cas9 systems for in vivo genome editing, highlighting current methods and opportunities for future therapeutic applications.
355 citations
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August 2013 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study found that a nanoparticle-in-nanofiber system significantly accelerated wound healing in rats by promoting angiogenesis and tissue regeneration more effectively than a commercial wound dressing.
July 2025 in “Highlights in Science Engineering and Technology” In this study, researchers found that nanomaterials designed for plastic surgery applications show promising results, including a 95% dynamic wrinkle filling rate and enhanced hair density by 41%; however, challenges like potential long-term safety issues and high production costs must be addressed.
118 citations
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May 2015 in “European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics” This study found that the pH-sensitive hydrogel HECHA13, containing isoliquiritigenin, effectively inhibited the growth of Propionibacterium acnes and showed promise for transdermal delivery in acne treatment.
30 citations
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July 2001 in “BJUI” Combination therapy improves urinary flow and reduces residual urine, but needs better stent design.
19 citations
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December 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” This study found that using layer-by-layer encapsulation techniques on dermal papilla cells can support their function and may help treat hair loss when used in conjunction with freshly isolated epidermal cells.
1160 citations
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November 2018 in “Physiological Reviews” This review discusses the potential of single cell technologies to improve understanding and treatment of impaired wound healing and reports no new clinical results.