July 2026 in “Jurnal Multidisiplin Dehasen (MUDE)” In this study, hair tonic formulations containing moringa leaf extract and honey were tested for stability and found to remain stable and non-irritating after storage, meeting specific quality standards.
February 2026 in “The European Physical Journal E” This study introduced mechanical setups to analyze the mechanical properties of root hairs in Arabidopsis thaliana, finding that axial stiffness primarily relates to tip compression and turgor pressure, confirmed by independent methods adapted from work on animal cells.
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January 2023 in “Gels” This review summarizes recent advancements in three-dimensional bioprinting technology and hydrogel bioinks, highlighting their applications in tissue engineering, but reports no new experimental results.
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January 2020 in “Engineered science” This study suggests that finasteride-loaded polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan microspheres could be a promising embolic agent for benign prostatic hyperplasia, showing effective occlusion and sustained drug release in preclinical models.
This study formulated and evaluated a Hibiscus rosa-sinensis herbal gel, identifying a 20% concentration as superior in physical properties, suggesting its potential as an alternative drug delivery system.
May 2024 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” This study reports on a unique clinical presentation of folliculotropic mycosis fungoides in a 60-year-old man, highlighting complexities in diagnosis due to dense histiocytic infiltration, which led to xanthoma formation before treatment, and obscured lymphomatous features.
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June 2014 in “[Thesis]. Manchester, UK: The University of Manchester; 2014.” This study found that chemically modifying human hair through esterification or disulfide reduction and alkylation affects the hair's viscoelastic properties, including stability, integrity, and response to moisture.
July 2026 in “International Journal of Aquatic Research and Environmental Studies” In this experimental study, researchers developed and optimized metformin-loaded mucoadhesive microspheres for sustained anti-hyperglycemic and anticancer activity, demonstrating high entrapment efficiency, enhanced α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibition, improved cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells, and promising stability.
This study found that four synthesized thiazolidinone derivatives showed potential anticancer activity against MCF7 and HeLa cell lines, suggesting their further investigation for anticancer drug development.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” This study developed a multifunctional, sprayable hydrogel with temperature responsiveness, showing strong antimicrobial properties against E. coli and S. aureus, antioxidant activity, and cytocompatibility, indicating potential for wound healing applications.
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February 2015 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study found that the polymorphic forms I, II, and III of finasteride can be prepared purely, with form III being identical to what was previously referred to as form X.
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January 2019 in “Annals of Dermatology” The study concluded that careful examination is key to differentiate between lipidized fibrous histiocytoma and juvenile xanthogranuloma.
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March 2010 in “Acta Biochimica Polonica” This study observed that conjugates of the anticancer drug raltitrexed with dextran and albumin were more cytotoxic than the free drug at high concentrations, altering cell cycle effects.
June 2026 in “The Russian Archives of Internal Medicine” This case report detailed a 38-year-old woman with thallium intoxication, who initially presented with polyneuropathy and alopecia. The diagnosis was confirmed by toxicology, and treatment with potassium hexacyanoferrate led to full recovery, underscoring the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in toxic polyneuropathies.
This research elucidates the molecular mechanisms underlying carbamazepine and griseofulvin's inclusion complex channel formations with polymers, revealing why carbamazepine forms stable channels independently, while griseofulvin requires polymeric support due to weaker interactions.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study reported that newly developed quaternary ammonium chitosan/carboxymethyl starch/alginate sponges effectively inhibit bacterial growth and promote rapid hemostasis in wound management after tooth extraction in animal models, showing significant promise for clinical use in preventing complications like dry socket.
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July 2015 in “Journal of Molecular Structure” This study comprehensively compared different crystalline forms of finasteride, including the new finasteride DMF solvate hemihydrate, to better understand their structural characteristics and intermolecular interactions.
January 2019 in “Applied Organometallic Chemistry” The compound (NH4)2Mn0.17Cu0.83Cl4.2H₂O has a specific structure, shows weak magnetism at low temperatures, and undergoes phase changes at high temperatures.
April 2026 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences” In this study, cinnamic acid in solution form showed strong antifungal activity against Microsporum canis, but when incorporated into hydrogels, the acid's diffusion and resulting antifungal performance decreased, though it maintained effectiveness for potential prolonged exposure.
July 2026 in “Organoid Research” This review focuses on hydrogel microsphere-mediated strategies to improve organoid culture by addressing deficiencies in extracellular matrix organization, potentially enhancing the physiological accuracy and clinical translatability of osteomuscular in vitro models as reported in this study.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
February 2026 in “Macromolecular Bioscience” In this study, keratin‐based hydrogels incorporating calcium ions were developed to effectively deliver atorvastatin, showing potential for localized anti‐fibrotic therapy through controlled drug release and maintaining drug bioactivity in vitro, supported by thorough physicochemical and mechanical characterization.
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” This study reported that a new bioinspired injectable hydrogel, CQCS@gel, showed promise as a multifunctional wound dressing by achieving rapid hemostasis and promoting the healing of infected skin wounds in both in vitro and in vivo tests.
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January 2008 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” This study observed that repeated perm treatments decrease disulfide bonds in hair due to their conversion largely into cysteic acid, affecting the waving efficiency depending on the reduction agent used.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” This study described a novel three-dimensional-printed microneedle system designed for improved transdermal delivery of minoxidil to treat hair loss, demonstrating effective hair regrowth and safety in a mouse model while allowing sustainable needle base recovery.
July 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” This study investigated the extracellular polysaccharides from the edible green alga Parachlorella sp. BX1.5, finding that they have potential applications in cosmetics and health products due to their stability, antioxidant properties, and effects on hair growth in mice.
January 2004 in “Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy” This study explored the solubility and crystal structure of GI197111X, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for androgenetic alopecia, finding its solubility in Capmul MCM suitable for a soft gel dosage form.
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January 2022 in “Lab on a Chip” This study demonstrates that a 3D-printed agarose microwell platform supports the growth of size-uniform, viable NSCLC cancer spheroids, and can effectively evaluate drug responses using limited tumor material from biopsies, particularly with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors gefitinib and osimertinib.
January 2025 in “Organics” This study found that differently charged micelles influence the acid-base equilibria of cetirizine by altering its ionization constants, indicating potential interactions with biomolecules of various charges under physiological conditions.
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December 2003 in “Materials Research-ibero-american Journal of Materials” Polyquaternium 7® builds up on hair, improving its look and feel, and AFM is good for measuring these changes.