31 citations
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March 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” AKR1B10 enzyme may cause keloid scars and could be a treatment target.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “Acta neuropathologica communications” This study found that β-sitosterol, a brain-penetrable phytosterol, reduced melanoma cell growth and brain metastasis formation by interfering with mitochondrial respiration, suggesting its potential as an adjuvant therapy to BRAF inhibitors for patients with melanoma brain metastases.
27 citations
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February 2023 in “Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity” This study found that platelet-derived mitochondria can promote wound healing by reducing oxidative stress-induced apoptosis in vascular endothelial cells, with survivin identified as a potential target.
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November 2024 in “Bioactive Materials” This study found that 3D-printed polyamine-modified hydrogels facilitate M2 macrophage polarization and exosome secretion, enhancing skin cell compatibility and promoting wound healing and hair follicle induction in an animal model through specific signaling pathways, suggesting potential for skin disorder therapies.
18 citations
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August 2024 in “eLife” This study investigated immune dysregulation in individuals with Down syndrome and found that treatment with the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib improved skin conditions like alopecia areata and reduced autoimmune markers without severe side effects. Additional research is necessary to understand its broader impacts.
18 citations
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November 2016 in “PeerJ” This study found that hair follicles can be used to generate pluripotent stem cells, which successfully differentiate into keratinocytes and may improve hair regeneration and grafting for medical applications.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review explores the potential of nanofiber scaffolds as an advanced intervention in peripheral nerve regeneration, detailing their fabrication, cellular interactions, controlled bioactive agent release, clinical translation prospects, emerging trends, and biocompatibility considerations for treating peripheral nerve injuries.
13 citations
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November 2021 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This research reported that melatonin may serve as a potential treatment for both rosacea and Alzheimer's disease by regulating inflammation and vascular signaling pathways, demonstrating effectiveness in reducing symptoms associated with rosacea-like skin lesions in experimental settings.
11 citations
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January 2025 in “Regenerative Therapy” This review highlights the potential of bioengineered dermal scaffolds in tissue engineering to enhance wound healing by mimicking the dermal structure and supporting cellular processes, while also discussing recent advancements and challenges in scaffold technology.
11 citations
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November 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This study investigated nanocomposite scaffolds made from alginate, chitosan, and graphene oxide to promote the proliferation of spermatogonial stem cells, finding the ALGCS/GO30 scaffold to be particularly effective due to increased proliferation markers and PLZF protein expression compared to controls.
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May 2025 in “Journal of Biomedical Science” This study found that KRT6A expression increases after epidermal barrier disruption, worsening skin inflammation in disease conditions, and suggests that targeting KRT6A could offer a new treatment approach for inflammatory skin diseases linked to epidermal dysfunction.
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April 2024 in “Life Medicine” This study discusses the challenges in translating organoid models from laboratory settings to clinical and commercial applications, emphasizing the need for engineering approaches like environmental recapitulation and matrix engineering to bridge this gap.
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July 2024 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, researchers found that a composition containing mannose-6-phosphate significantly reduced the total skin pore area by 24% in women after 56 days and by 30.2% in men after 7 days, suggesting its effectiveness in improving pore appearance by targeting dermal and epidermal modifications.
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January 2025 in “Burns & Trauma” This study suggests that activating the PPARs/SHH-mitochondrial axis may enhance diabetic wound healing by improving endothelial cell metabolism and angiogenesis, indicating potential for PPAR agonists in treating diabetic foot ulcers.
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November 2024 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” This study developed a carbohydrate chitosan-based biomaterial combined with a novel peptide to promote the chondrogenic differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells, suggesting potential clinical applications for cartilage regeneration.
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May 2022 in “Biomedicines” This study found that the green alga Botryococcus terribilis and its novel compounds significantly promoted hair growth marker gene expression in hair follicle dermal papilla cells without cytotoxic effects.
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September 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” This review highlights the potential of natural hydrogels as advanced wound dressings, emphasizing their capabilities in mimicking the extracellular matrix, supporting healing, and delivering therapeutic agents for chronic and infected wound care.
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August 2025 in “Molecules” This study highlights the potential of medicinal plants like Rubus vulgaris and Plantago major as sources for skin disorder treatments due to their bioactive compounds' antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects.
3 citations
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August 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses various types of stem cells used in regenerative medicine, including adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), and evaluates them based on their embryonic tissue origins to explore new therapeutic approaches.
3 citations
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May 2025 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” In this study, human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells and their conditioned medium significantly improved symptoms in mouse models of atopic dermatitis, potentially through exosome-dependent pathways, suggesting a cell-free therapeutic strategy.
2 citations
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April 2025 in “Biologics” This study reviewed clinical trials and reports on cytokine-targeting biologics for alopecia areata, finding Dupilumab and Ustekinumab showed strong efficacy, while other biologics had limited success or worsened the condition. Further research is needed to optimize biologic therapies for AA.
2 citations
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December 2024 in “eLife” This study observed that individuals with Down syndrome exhibit early immune dysregulation, including multi-organ autoimmunity and hypercytokinemia, and found that the JAK inhibitor tofacitinib showed a good safety profile and reduced skin pathology in a Phase II trial.
2 citations
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September 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This article reviews the emerging non-inflammatory roles of regulatory T cells in the skin and reports no new clinical findings, suggesting broad biological influence beyond traditional immune functions.
1 citations
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December 2025 in “Inorganics” This review analyzes the role of silver nanoparticles in wound healing, highlighting their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue-regenerating properties, and emphasizes the need for further research to optimize formulations and ensure safety.
1 citations
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November 2025 in “Molecules” This review highlights the potential of ellagic acid for treating various skin conditions due to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and depigmenting properties, but notes that novel formulations are needed to overcome its poor solubility and skin permeability to enhance clinical efficacy.
1 citations
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May 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” This study found that Centipeda minima and brevilin A significantly reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in human dermal fibroblasts, suggesting their potential to protect against skin aging and inflammation.
1 citations
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January 2025 in “Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology” This study suggests that supplementing with a cell-free fat extract might enhance embryo development and improve clinical outcomes in older women experiencing in vitro fertilization failure.
In this study, the researchers used a human hair follicle model to demonstrate that T cell stimulation can induce an alopecia areata–like phenotype, with cell proliferation and immune privilege collapse; however, the DHODH inhibitor farudodstat partially mitigated these effects by reducing T cell proliferation.
March 2026 in “Molecules” This review reports that Dang Gui (Radix Angelica sinensis) possesses bidirectional immunoregulatory effects, enhancing immune cell proliferation and function, and may benefit immune-related diseases such as cancer and anemia. It also evaluates regulatory and safety aspects, aiming to guide future research and clinical use.
March 2026 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study developed a hydrogel microneedle system combining ginseng-derived exosomes and biomimetic nanoparticles to address oxidative stress, inflammation, and melanocyte deficiency in vitiligo, showing significant repigmentation in mice within 3 weeks by enhancing melanocyte protection and keratinocyte proliferation.