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December 2023 in “Advanced science” Glycosaminoglycans help heal wounds but aren't yet ready for clinical use.
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August 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Fibroblasts are important in healing diabetic wounds, but high sugar levels can harm their function and slow down the healing process.
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April 2022 in “Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences” Angio PRP speeds up skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
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December 2023 in “Biomedicines” PRP therapy helps skin heal and improve by promoting cell growth and repair.
February 2025 in “Journal of Tissue Viability” Dark skin is more prone to severe pressure ulcers due to reduced ceramide content and detection challenges.
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August 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Adipose-derived stem cells help heal radiation skin damage by reducing cell death and inflammation.
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November 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Standardized kits improve the quality and consistency of isolating stem cells from fat tissue.
February 2026 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Regenerative aesthetic medicine aims to restore tissue function, but needs more consistent evidence and standardized practices.
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May 2021 in “Immunological Reviews” Different types of fibroblasts play various roles in kidney repair and aging, and may affect chronic kidney disease outcomes.
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April 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research” Biomaterial characteristics can influence macrophages to promote healing and improve tissue regeneration.
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January 2017 in “AIMS biophysics” Photobiomodulation therapy using red and near-infrared light can reduce inflammation and aid in healing various conditions.
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July 2019 in “Journal of Cellular Biochemistry” Wnt7a protein is crucial for development and tissue maintenance and plays varying roles in diseases and potential treatments.
January 2015 in “Durham e-Theses (Durham University)” Adipose tissue changes in obesity can trigger stress in fat cells.
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December 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves burn healing by promoting tissue growth and reducing inflammation.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” EMT plays a key role in skin fibrosis and offers new therapy targets.
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July 2020 in “Cells” Creating fully functional artificial skin for chronic wounds is still very challenging.
February 2026 in “Biomaterials” BOOST is a promising, easy-to-use treatment for diabetic foot ulcers that improves healing by reducing inflammation and promoting blood vessel growth.
January 2024 in “Editora Científica Digital eBooks” Fotobiomodulação uses light to help heal tissues and reduce inflammation.
January 2026 in “Immune Network” Regulatory T cells adapt to different environments to control inflammation and support tissue repair.
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April 2021 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” A special membrane with cell particles helps heal diabetic wounds faster.
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March 2020 in “Stem Cell Research & Therapy” Using a collagen sponge scaffold helps stem cells become more like skin cells.
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” Bioactive glasses help heal skin wounds by promoting tissue repair and preventing infections.
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July 2025 in “Current Issues in Molecular Biology” Dental pulp stem cells can help heal skin and mucosal wounds effectively.
February 2026 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” Radiotherapy can cause skin fibrosis, which is often overlooked and needs better treatment and evaluation.
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January 2014 in “Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications” Using adipose derived stem cells and growth factors in hair transplants may improve healing and hair growth.
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June 2018 in “Frontiers in Physiology” ADM scaffolds help skin heal by promoting a healing-type immune response.
October 2025 in “Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery” Stem cells show promise in anti-aging and reconstructive surgery, but more research is needed.