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June 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The gel with icariin speeds up wound healing, reduces scarring, and helps hair growth by controlling BMP4 signaling. It also reduces inflammation and improves wound quality in mice, adapts to different wound shapes, and gradually releases icariin to aid healing. It also prevents too much collagen and myofibroblast formation during skin healing.
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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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February 2025 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” The microneedle patches effectively treat allergic conjunctivitis with controlled, sustained release of medication.
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April 2017 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Monoolein-alginate beads help heal wounds by controlling moisture and effectively delivering adenosine to the skin.
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January 2018 in “Acta pharmaceutica sciencia” Solid lipid nanoparticles can improve how well drugs that don't dissolve in water work and are safe.
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December 2023 in “Materials Today Bio” Multibranch carboxyl-modified cellulose is a safe and effective material for stopping bleeding.
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March 2024 in “Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal” The new delivery system could improve pain and inflammation relief in gout.
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December 2021 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” The hydrogel speeds up skin wound healing and helps regenerate tissue.
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May 2025 in “Carbohydrate Polymers” The new chitosan dressing heals wounds better and faster than current products.
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November 2023 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” The new delivery system improves treatment for hair loss by enhancing drug absorption and effectiveness.