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GlossaryHydrogel

network of water-absorbing polymer chains

A hydrogel is a network of polymer chains that are hydrophilic, meaning they can absorb and retain large amounts of water. These materials are often used in medical applications, such as wound dressings and drug delivery systems, because they can provide a moist environment and release therapeutic agents over time.

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research Activating an adaptive immune response from a hydrogel scaffold imparts regenerative wound healing

328 citations , November 2020 in “Nature Materials”

Hydrogel scaffolds can help wounds heal better and grow hair.

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Biologically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles for Topical Applications: Effect of Surface Coating and Loading into Hydrogels

research In vitro and in vivo evaluation of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles for topical applications: effect of surface coating and loading into hydrogels

130 citations , January 2017 in “International journal of nanomedicine”

Silver nanoparticles coated with substances like PEG showed strong antibacterial effects and improved wound healing when used in hydrogels.

research Microskin‐Inspired Injectable MSC‐Laden Hydrogels for Scarless Wound Healing with Hair Follicles

89 citations , April 2020 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials”

MSC-laden hydrogels enable scarless wound healing with hair growth.

research Fabrication of Bilayer Nanofibrous-Hydrogel Scaffold from Bacterial Cellulose, PVA, and Gelatin as Advanced Dressing for Wound Healing and Soft Tissue Engineering

78 citations , February 2024 in “ACS Omega”

The scaffold is a promising material for wound healing and tissue engineering.

research Hydrogel-Based Skin Regeneration

76 citations , February 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Hydrogels show promise for improving skin wound healing.

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community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 3 years ago

community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.

in Research/Science 9 upvotes 3 years ago

community Injectable and biofunctionalized fibrin hydrogels co-embedded with stem cells induce hair follicle genesis.

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community When will FAK Inhibitors / Standford Hydrogel be on the market for hair transplants?

in Research/Science 8 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation discusses the delay in bringing FAK inhibitors and Stanford's hydrogel to market for hair transplants, with a preference for FAK inhibitors over Verteporfin due to their superior potential in preventing scarring. The user expresses frustration over the slow progress and hopes for faster development by companies like FAKnostics.

community Hair-loss hope: Natural sugar stimulates significant regrowth

in Research/Science 7 upvotes 2 years ago

A naturally occurring sugar, 2-deoxy-D-ribose, in a hydrogel form, shows promise for hair regrowth similar to minoxidil in rats. The user plans to synthesize it for topical application, seeking input from others.

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