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January 2008 in “Journal of biomaterials science. Polymer ed.” The peptide GHK-Cu helps heal and remodel tissue, improves skin and hair health, and has potential for treating age-related inflammatory diseases.
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January 2010 in “Science” Active and quiescent stem cells work together in mammals to maintain and repair tissues.
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November 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A man with alopecia universalis regrew hair temporarily after a bone treatment.
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June 2021 in “Polymers” Photothermal hydrogels are promising for infection control and tissue repair, and combining them with other treatments could improve results and lower costs.
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January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (BMPs) help control skin health, hair growth, and color, and could potentially be used to treat skin and hair disorders.
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Using calvarial bone for maxilla augmentation is less painful and allows for single-procedure dental implants.
The zinc-doped nanocomposite helps heal bone tissue effectively.
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Exosomes from fat-derived stem cells help repair large bone defects by attracting and enhancing bone marrow stem cells.
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