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August 2011 in “Biomaterials” Keratose, derived from human hair, is a non-toxic biomaterial good for tissue regeneration and integrates well with body tissues.
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January 2024 in “Theranostics” Exosomes show promise for future tissue regeneration.
January 2025 in “Journal of Inorganic Materials” Bioactive inorganic materials show promise in repairing and regenerating soft tissues like skin and nerves.
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March 2019 in “PubMed” Biofibre hair implants may improve the quality of life for people with hair loss.
February 2025 in “Theranostics” 3D bioprinting with special hydrogels can create artificial skin that heals wounds and regrows hair in mice.
October 2023 in “Materials chemistry and physics (Print)” Adding keratin to a mix of cow hair and plant-based plastic makes it stronger.
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.
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March 2024 in “Nanomaterials” Biomimetic scaffolds are better than traditional methods for growing cells and could help regenerate various tissues.
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May 2025 in “Polymers” DLP bioprinting shows promise for medical uses, but needs more material options and strength improvements.
January 2012 in “Zhongguo shengwuzhipinxue zazhi” The material improved facial wrinkles and skin appearance.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 3D bioprinting improves skin and hair regeneration and aids in emergency wound care.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” 3D bioprinting improves skin and hair regeneration and aids in emergency wound care.
115 citations
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
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January 2020 in “Biomaterials Science” Researchers developed a scaffold that releases a healing drug over time, improving wound healing and skin regeneration.
425 citations
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January 2021 in “SN Applied Sciences” Alginate is great for tissue engineering because it's safe, easy to use, and helps heal tissues.
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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.
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January 2017 in “Journal of Functional Biomaterials” Biomaterials can help reduce skin scarring and improve wound healing.
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July 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel dressing effectively treats infected wounds by combining infection control and tissue regeneration.
August 2023 in “European Journal of Plastic Surgery” 3D bioprinting is advancing in plastic and reconstructive surgery, especially for creating tissues and improving surgical planning, but faces challenges like vascularization and material development.
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September 2023 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” Human hair keratin hydrogels show promise for use in regenerative medicine.
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February 2020 in “Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition” The new GelMet hydrogel can effectively support skin cell growth for tissue engineering.
December 2024 in “Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials” Electrospun 3D nanofibrous materials show promise for bone regeneration in orthopaedics.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” The films can help heal wounds by promoting blood vessel growth.
40 citations
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July 2024 in “Bioengineering” 3D bioprinting holds promise for medicine but needs more research and clear regulations.
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April 2016 in “Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Section B, Natural, Exact and Applied Sciences” Researchers created small amber particles for use in bioactive and biocompatible fibers that could help with skin and hair restoration and are safe for infant clothing.
April 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Natural bioactive wound dressings show promise for diabetic wound healing but need more development for practical use.
May 2013 in “Zhonghua miniao waike zazhi” Hair follicle stem cells work well with bladder matrix for bladder repair.
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January 2023 in “Acta Biomaterialia” The hydrogel quickly stops bleeding and helps heal infected wounds.
24 citations
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December 2023 in “Gels” 3D-printed hydrogels show promise in medicine but face challenges in resolution, cell viability, cost, and regulations.