Encapsulating hair follicle cells in a special gel boosts their activity.
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January 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Caffeine and siloxanetriol alginate caffeine in emulsion form can reduce fatty cell size and number, potentially treating cellulite effectively.
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June 2024 in “Scientific Reports” The hydrogel shows promise for wound healing due to its strong mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
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March 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The new 3D bioprinting method successfully regenerated hair follicles and shows promise for treating hair loss.
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September 2025 in “Gels” Sodium alginate-based hydrogels are promising for medical use due to their versatility and biocompatibility.
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January 2024 in “Current Research in Food Science” Combining polysaccharides with alginate improves protection and release of pumpkin seed protein in digestion.
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January 2023 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Probiotic-coated silk/alginate scaffolds help heal wounds faster and with less scarring.
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July 2024 in “Materials Today Communications” The FN3-Alg hydrogel effectively heals irregular wounds and promotes hair growth.
The zinc-doped nanocomposite helps heal bone tissue effectively.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing and reduces scarring.
May 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” The scaffold helps wounds heal without scars and promotes hair growth.
July 2019 in “Ferroelectrics” More human hair protein makes the films weaker and less clear.
December 2022 in “Acta Biomaterialia” Corrections were made to a previous work on 3D printing a gel-alginate mix for creating hair follicles, but the main finding - that this method can help grow hair - remains the same.
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November 2022 in “Materials & Design” The combined use of these materials speeds up diabetic wound healing safely.
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November 2023 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” The ALGCS/GO30 scaffold effectively boosts mouse spermatogonial stem cell growth.
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January 2024 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel effectively treats dental implant issues by killing bacteria, reducing inflammation, and improving implant success.
May 2026 in “İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and testing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel improves hair growth treatment by enhancing drug delivery and promoting follicle repair.
Stiffness gradients in alginate gels can guide cancer cell invasion and study cellular behaviors.
The hydrogel helps bone growth and healing in jaw and facial defects.
October 2022 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel is versatile and easy to make.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Orthopaedic Translation” The dressing effectively fights infection and promotes healing in diabetic wounds.
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November 2024 in “Talanta” A new method was developed to detect pesticide residues on apples without damage.
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The sponges effectively prevent dry socket by stopping bleeding and killing bacteria after tooth extraction.
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June 2024 in “Gels” 5% hydroxyapatite in scaffolds improves bone tissue formation and mechanical properties.
August 2025 in “Marine Drugs” The new composite material is safe and has anticoagulant properties.
February 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules”
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October 2017 in “European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics” The gel made of minoxidil and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin improves hair growth and is good for long-term use.
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July 2025 in “BMC Oral Health” The scaffold could effectively replace traditional methods for bone regeneration in dental applications.
August 2026 in “Pharmaceuticals” Biopolymer-based hydrogels are promising for advanced wound healing due to their ability to enhance tissue regeneration and provide antimicrobial protection.