54 citations
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March 2024 in “Journal of Medicinal Chemistry” This article summarizes the properties, synthesis, and biomedical applications of molecules with N-oxide functionalities, emphasizing their growing role in healthcare due to their unique properties, such as water solubility and redox reactivity, crucial for drug targeting and cytotoxicity.
49 citations
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” In this study, a novel electrospun dressing patch made with radially oriented PHBV nanofibers and loaded with berberine was shown to significantly accelerate diabetic wound healing in mice, achieving 100% wound closure in 18 days while also demonstrating improved mechanical and anti-inflammatory properties.
47 citations
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October 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that hollow polydopamine nanoparticles enhanced the regenerative potency of the peptide RL-QN15, suggesting potential for improved therapeutic approaches in skin wound healing.
40 citations
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January 2022 in “Frontiers in Chemistry” This study found that a microneedle array patch using a blend of kangfuxin, chitosan, and fucoidan significantly accelerated wound healing in rats by enhancing epithelial thickness and collagen deposition.
31 citations
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April 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study found that dexamethasone nanocrystals significantly increased drug penetration into skin compared to a traditional cream formulation, suggesting potential benefits for treating inflammatory skin conditions.
29 citations
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October 2020 in “eLife” This study using Mendelian randomization in UK Biobank data suggests that lifelong increased free testosterone may have mixed effects, including increased bone density and prostate cancer risk, warranting well-powered trials to address uncertainties.
26 citations
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January 2024 in “Gels” This review highlights advancements in nanoemulgel platforms for topical and transdermal drug delivery, noting their improved safety and efficacy over conventional treatments in in vitro and in vivo studies, specifically for conditions like skin diseases and inflammatory issues.
24 citations
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July 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” This review evaluates recent advances from 2016 to 2022 in the use of microbubbles and nanobubbles, highlighting their potential for safer diagnostic and therapeutic applications in radiology and medicine without the side effects associated with traditional methods.
23 citations
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October 2020 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” This consensus report outlines Brazilian dermatologists' recommendations for treating alopecia areata, highlighting intralesional corticosteroids for localized cases and systemic therapy for extensive, active disease, along with monitoring side effects.
23 citations
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November 2021 in “Journal of Bionic Engineering” This study found that PCL-Col/ZnO fibrous scaffolds enhanced wound healing and exhibited antibacterial properties, making them promising for use as a wound dressing.
22 citations
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November 2023 in “Molecules” This review focuses on recent advances in smart responsive polymer microneedles, which offer precise, on-demand drug delivery triggered by external or physiological stimuli, highlighting significant research implications for transdermal drug administration according to this source.
20 citations
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October 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology” In this updated guideline, the British Association of Dermatologists' expert group provided 49 management recommendations for alopecia areata and highlighted future research priorities, aiming to improve care for individuals affected by this condition.
19 citations
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July 2024 in “Drug Delivery” This review discusses how polymer-based nanocarriers can enhance drug delivery targeting hair follicles for acne treatment, focusing on factors affecting this delivery method, combination technologies to improve follicle targeting, and recent advancements in polymer nanodrug-delivery systems.
19 citations
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February 2016 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” In this study, researchers observed that knocking out KCNQ3 in mice increased firing frequencies in response to stimuli, particularly at slow mechanical indentation velocities, indicating a role in mechanosensory neuron sensitivity.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Foods” This study explores the potential of seaweeds as a source of bioactive compounds for food, cosmetics, and medical applications, while highlighting concerns about toxic element accumulation and suggesting purification and nanoencapsulation techniques to enhance safety and stability.
18 citations
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December 2021 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” This study found that nanofibers combining a polydopamine coating and curcumin nanocrystals were effective in treating diabetic wounds infected with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus by providing sequential photothermal antibacterial action and promoting M2 macrophage polarization, which accelerated wound healing through enhanced angiogenesis and cell proliferation.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics” The study observed that Hispanic women with PCOS had significantly higher odds of having NASH compared to non-Hispanic women, suggesting routine screening may be beneficial in this high-risk group.
15 citations
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August 2022 in “The Application of Clinical Genetics” This review describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of adrenomyeloneuropathy, including rehabilitative therapies and spasticity management, and reports no new clinical results.
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.
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.
14 citations
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September 2025 in “Gels” This review reports that sodium alginate-based hydrogels show promise in biomedical applications due to their biocompatibility and versatility, but challenges such as mechanical strength and stability remain, highlighting the need for continued research to facilitate their clinical transition.
11 citations
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June 2025 in “Polymers” This review reports on recent surfactant-based niosome formulations, including those with polysaccharides, for versatile drug delivery applications such as ocular, oral, and transdermal settings, while discussing their limitations and potential prospects.
11 citations
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September 2023 in “ACS Omega” This review highlights the rapid advancements in 3D bioprinting techniques, emphasizing their role in enhancing regenerative therapy, drug delivery, and bioengineering applications while addressing current challenges in bioink formulation and bioprinting stability.
10 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article discusses the updated European Training Requirements for the specialty of Dermatology and Venereology, emphasizing the harmonization of curriculum to improve specialist training across Europe, and reports no new clinical results.
9 citations
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January 2025 in “Droplet” This review explores recent advancements in precise cell manipulation technologies, detailing the status, principles, benefits, limitations, and future potential of methods like single-cell manipulation and 3D bioprinting for cells and tissue engineering.
9 citations
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March 2018 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” This article introduces direct hair implantation, a modification of follicular unit extraction, using unique pens, but reports no clinical results.
8 citations
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January 2025 in “Gels” This study developed cilostazol-loaded formulations for nose-to-brain delivery, finding that these formulations improved cilostazol's bioavailability by enhancing solubility, absorption, and permeability, achieving nearly 100% drug release in vitro within 2 hours.
8 citations
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October 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” This study found that HFV70 cryogels, made from Flammulina velutipes extract and hydroxyethyl cellulose, effectively promoted rapid hemostasis and tissue regeneration in full-thickness skin defects in rats, demonstrating improved hemocompatibility, cytocompatibility, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
8 citations
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September 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” This review discusses how polymers can be customized to develop biomaterials that mimic the extracellular matrix, exploring their potential in biomedical and biotechnological applications by triggering cell functions similar to natural physiological systems.
7 citations
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July 2025 in “The Journal of Physiology” This study found that human C-tactile afferents respond to hair deflection, suggesting a functionally relevant anatomical relationship to hair follicles similar to that observed in mice.