43 citations
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December 2012 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” This study found that progesterone reduces neuronal injury from tributyltin exposure in rat hippocampal slices through a mechanism dependent on allopregnanolone and GABAA receptors.
39 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” This study found that pneumatic skin flattening (PSF) significantly reduces pain and post-treatment erythema during high-energy IPL and laser hair removal while enhancing treatment efficacy.
15 citations
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June 2023 in “Molecules” This study focused on developing agarose/fucoidan hydrogels for the encapsulation of pancreatic cells, reporting that these materials supported cell viability and self-organization into pseudo-islets over 7 days, highlighting potential for diabetes treatment applications.
5 citations
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February 2017 in “Biomolecules & Therapeutics” The authors reported that 4-O-methylhonokiol decreased TGF-β1-induced cell cycle arrest and oxidative stress markers in human keratinocyte cells, suggesting a potential protective role in TGF-β1-mediated cell cycle regulation.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Gels” This study demonstrates that pH-responsive nanogels designed with comb-like anionic polymers significantly improved oral delivery of the chemotherapy drug camptothecin, enhancing drug stability in acidic conditions and release in the intestines, with increased cellular uptake and cytotoxic effects against colorectal carcinoma cells.
March 2026 in “Israel Journal of Plant Sciences” This study investigated the endophytic bacterial community of Eclipta prostrata, finding that these microorganisms contribute to the plant’s stress tolerance and detoxification, which may enhance its medicinal properties by supporting the synthesis and stability of beneficial metabolites.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Understanding molecular signals and genetics is key to improving hair regeneration therapies.
January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This review paper highlights that titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs), due to their biological properties like antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects, show promise in accelerating wound healing and enhancing tissue regeneration when used in scaffolds and dressings.
March 2020 in “Upravlìnnâ, ekonomìka ta zabezpečennâ âkostì v farmacìï” This study developed quality control methods for the "Flavosterol" emulgel, which met the required quality standards and is intended for the prevention and treatment of androgenetic alopecia.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses advances in CRISPR/Cas9 variants and nanoformulations for cancer treatment, noting challenges and prospects for clinical application, but reports no new research results.
1 citations
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March 2023 in “Applied sciences” This study found that essential oils boost hair growth activity in dermal papilla cells by scavenging reactive oxygen species and upregulating growth factor biomarkers.
100 citations
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August 2022 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This review discusses the interactions between skin microbiota and human skin health, examining how imbalances may contribute to skin diseases, and reports no new clinical results.
66 citations
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June 2020 in “Advanced Intelligent Systems” This review discusses the evolution of surgical robotics and examines the potential and current limitations of autonomous and intelligent systems in robotic-assisted surgeries.
43 citations
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January 2016 in “Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity” This review discusses the biological effects and mechanisms of THSG in antiaging and related disease treatments but reports no new experimental findings.
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.
15 citations
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August 2020 in “Analytical chemistry” This study observed that lipids in human hair accumulate in specific areas and do not significantly impact water permeability, highlighting the utility of AFMIR for studying complex biomaterials.
5 citations
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May 2023 in “Microbial Cell Factories” This study found that a newly produced version of KGF-1 with 135 residues maintained biological activity and could serve as an alternative to the standard 140-residue KGF-1.
5 citations
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This study emphasizes the importance of understanding cosmetic procedures and their risks, particularly for individuals with darker skin, and highlights expert recommendations for pre- and post-procedure skin care, including the use of broad-spectrum sunscreen to prevent and improve pigmentation disorders.
2 citations
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March 2023 in “European Polymer Journal” This study developed multifunctional nanofiber wound dressings that significantly reduced bacteria and promoted healing in a mouse wound model by incorporating antibacterial and growth-promoting agents.
2 citations
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September 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” In this study, the elimination of NG2+ hair follicle stem cells during the anagen phase was associated with an aggravated sensitization phase of allergic contact dermatitis, suggesting their immunosuppressive role.
1 citations
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October 2025 in “Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences” This study reviews lipid-based nanocosmeceuticals and reports that they enhance therapeutic effectiveness in dermatological applications by improving skin hydration, reducing wrinkles, and effectively managing conditions like psoriasis and eczema, though further large-scale trials and regulatory alignment are needed for clinical use.
1 citations
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November 2021 in “IntechOpen eBooks” This review covers red light Transcranial LED therapy for hippocampal memory impairment in aging and Alzheimer's but reports no clinical results, highlighting a need for further research into its mechanisms and effects.
This study used an ex vivo human skin model to show that tropical conditions disrupt skin homeostasis, resulting in epidermal thickening and junctional flattening, and found that Kombucha tea extract may help preserve skin structure under such stress.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses the potential benefits of hyperthermia in cancer therapy, combined with natural compounds, to enhance treatment efficacy and reports no new clinical results.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” This study found that incorporating Canavalia ensiformis lectin into alginate and carboxymethylcellulose films enhanced angiogenic factor expression, suggesting these biopolymer films could be an effective alternative for wound treatment.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review examined the potential effects of Kampo medicine Hangeshashinto on oral mucositis, highlighting that several natural products in its composition may inhibit intracellular AGEs, reduce inflammation from extracellular AGEs, and suppress cytotoxicity in stomatitis.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” This review discusses the role of nanocarrier systems, such as nanoemulsions and liposomes, in delivering antioxidants into the skin to counteract oxidative stress, highlighting recent advancements in topical antioxidant therapy through nanotechnology.
November 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This study developed caffeine-loaded nanoparticles coated with ultradeformable liposomes for better hair follicle delivery, showing non-cytotoxicity and potential to reduce oxidative stress in DHT-damaged cells, suggesting an alternative treatment for androgenetic alopecia.
October 2023 in “International journal of women’s dermatology” This study observed that while hair camouflage techniques can boost confidence and reduce stigma for Black women with alopecia, they can also contribute to further hair damage; clinicians should consider safer styling practices as part of individualized care strategies.
9 citations
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March 2022 in “Antioxidants” This review summarized and classified 32 approved synthetic and natural-identical antioxidants, examining their regulatory status, safety, pharmacological properties, and effectiveness on human health, aiming to clarify their antioxidant actions and encourage further research in the field.