March 2026 in “Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine” Dopamine-modified adhesives are improving for sticking tissues underwater.
March 2026 in “Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials/Journal of mechanical behavior of biomedical materials” Bleaching and UV exposure significantly damage hair.
November 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Combining MMP-9 and JAK inhibitors can effectively prevent skin depigmentation in vitiligo.
July 2025 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Tissue-engineered skin substitutes can model junctional epidermolysis bullosa and may help develop gene therapy.
A new sprayable hydrogel helps heal wounds faster and reduces inflammation.
June 2025 in “Biomolecules” RORA affects hair follicle stem cells' structure and movement, potentially helping treat hair loss.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
Peptide hydrogels show promise for healing skin, bone, and nerves but need improvement in stability and compatibility.
February 2023 in “Cosmoderma” Loose anagen hair syndrome causes easily shed hair but usually improves with time.
August 2022 in “Tissue Engineering Part A” Advancements in skin treatment and wound healing include promising gene therapy, 3D skin models, and potential new therapies.
December 2021 in “The Korean Society of Beauty and Art” A microneedle patch system was developed for quick, convenient, and efficient delivery of hair loss treatment drug, Finasteride.
April 2018 in “DSpace@MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)” Nephronectin is linked to worse outcomes in breast cancer and helps cancer spread.
February 2014 in “PubMed” Modified rat hair follicle stem cells can help create artificial hair follicles, blood vessels, and skin.
December 2005 in “Science s STKE” Localized ROS production is essential for cell growth and movement in plants and animals.
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August 2006 in “Molecular and Cellular Biology” Rac1 is vital for hair follicle health but not needed for skin maintenance.
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February 2023 in “Molecules” Chitosan-based hydrogels effectively control bleeding and have promising medical uses.
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September 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” Adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents are effective wound dressings that promote healing and prevent antibiotic resistance.
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January 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” Zn-incorporated gelatin hydrogels effectively heal infected wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue growth.
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November 2017 in “EMBO Reports” Metabolic signals and cell shape influence how cells develop and change.
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May 2019 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” Abnormal ECM and immune cell interactions can cause skin diseases.
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” The DNA hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by absorbing fluids, warming, sticking to tissue, killing bacteria, and aiding tissue and hair regrowth.
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August 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” The hydrogel dressing effectively treats chronic wounds by regulating inflammation and improving healing.
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August 1998 in “The Journal of Cell Biology” Keratin 16 delays skin maturation and affects skin and hair development in mice.
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” The scaffold is a promising material for wound healing and tissue engineering.
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August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia” New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.
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January 2014 in “International review of cell and molecular biology” Keratin proteins are crucial for healthy skin, but mutations can cause skin disorders with no effective treatments yet.
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March 2019 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Advanced hydrogel systems with therapeutic agents could greatly improve acute and chronic wound treatment.
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August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Pluronic F127-derived hydrogels show promise for effective wound healing and repair.
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August 2021 in “Frontiers in Endocrinology” GLP-1 receptor agonists, like Dulaglutide, Liraglutide, and Semaglutide, have potential benefits beyond the pancreas, including neuroprotection, pain suppression, cardiovascular protection, obesity management, and cancer treatment, but there are concerns about pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer risks.
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August 1997 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” New molecules involved in skin and hair growth were identified, improving understanding and future treatments.