Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
March 2025 in “Tissue and Cell” Frozen-thawed fibroblast sheets enhance wound healing and hair growth in mice.
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February 2014 in “PLoS ONE” Epidermal stem cells on a special membrane helped mice regrow full skin with hair and functions.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Materials” Smart hydrogel dressings can improve healing for severe wounds by mimicking natural tissue and delivering treatments.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel made from plant polysaccharide and gelatin helps wounds heal faster by absorbing fluids and maintaining a moist healing environment.
Hair bulb cells can create skin-like tissues for potential skin repair.
February 2017 in “International Journal on Advanced Science, Engineering and Information Technology” Human hair follicle stem cells can grow and turn into skin cells on chitosan templates, which may help in regenerative medicine.
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January 2016 in “Journal of Drug Delivery” PEG and keratin scaffolds can effectively deliver protein drugs by controlling release based on pH levels.
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April 2015 in “Materials Science and Engineering C” Keratin-based hydrogels from human hair improve wound healing effectively.
October 2024 in “Cosmetics” Electric stimulation at 448 kHz can promote hair growth by enhancing cell activity in hair follicles.
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October 2023 in “Trends in biotechnology” February 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” 8 citations
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November 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Combining metals and herbs in microneedles can improve wound healing.
March 2019 in “Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)” Soy-based wound dressings can speed up healing and tissue regeneration.
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January 2016 in “BioMed research international” Calcium microcapsules are better for long-term use in artificial dermal papilla, while barium microcapsules are good for short-term.
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August 2008 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery” New cell sources for bone tissue engineering are promising due to easier harvesting and availability.
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.
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August 2022 in “Nanomaterials” The new wound dressing helps heal abdominal wall defects faster by improving the wound environment.
Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
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February 2024 in “Biomaterials” Stem cell-derived organoids can improve skin healing.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Natural compounds and biomimetic engineering can improve wound healing by enhancing fibroblast activity.
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
January 2017 in “DR-NTU (Nanyang Technological University)” Keratin sponges are as biocompatible as collagen, but keratin gels are slightly less so.
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March 2018 in “Biomaterials” Large-scale fibronectin nanofibers help heal wounds and repair tissue in a skin model of a mouse.
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December 2021 in “Materials today communications” A new film made from human hair supports skin cell growth better than collagen.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” A new wound healing treatment using a graphene-based material with white light speeds up healing and reduces infection and scarring.
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October 2022 in “Electrochem” Plant-based sensors can help in healthcare but need skilled technicians.
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September 2019 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” The hydrogel with bioactive factors improves skin healing and regeneration.
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November 2022 in “Scientific reports” Using gelatin sponges for deep skin wounds helps bone marrow cells repair tissue without scarring.
September 2023 in “Nature Communications” Immune cells are essential for skin regeneration using biomaterial scaffolds.