June 2026 in “Scientific Reports” Nestin-expressing hair follicle cells may be useful for nerve repair and regeneration.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds, closing over 90% within 7 days.
Fibroblast Growth Factors (FGFs) help maintain and repair skin tissues, which is important for preventing diseases like inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer.
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May 2021 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The developed scaffold effectively treats chronic wounds by promoting healing and preventing infection.
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January 2025 in “Biomaterials Science” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing and is promising for treating complex wounds.
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September 2017 in “Frontiers in Bioscience” Nanoparticles show promise for better wound healing, but more research is needed to ensure safety and effectiveness.
July 2025 in “Scientific Reports” RG and RJ gels speed up burn wound healing better than other treatments.
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February 2020 in “Materials Express” Short-peptide gel scaffolds improve burn wound healing and hair growth.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” Keratin-gelatin films improve skin graft success in dogs.
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January 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” Zn-incorporated gelatin hydrogels effectively heal infected wounds by reducing inflammation and promoting tissue growth.
May 2022 in “Gastroenterology” Targeting NETs may help reduce fibrosis in Crohn's disease.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
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December 2024 in “Stem Cell Reports” Low fucosylation boosts stem cell growth in the eye.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
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March 2021 in “Applied Materials Today” Silk gel helps skin heal without scars better than other materials.
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November 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” Tofacitinib nanoparticles can safely and effectively treat alopecia areata by targeting hair follicles.
A new microneedle treatment shows promise for repigmenting skin in vitiligo.
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July 2023 in “Plastic and reconstructive surgery/PSEF CD journals” Nanofat grafting improves scars, rejuvenates skin, and may help hair growth safely, but more research is needed.
The new hydrogel helps heal burn wounds better than current options by reducing bacteria and inflammation.
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March 2015 in “Journal of controlled release” IMSG nanoparticles improve vaccine delivery and immune response through hair follicles.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
The bio-patch improves wound healing by reducing stress, inflammation, and promoting blood vessel growth.
August 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” The new hydrogel with zinc and polysaccharides improves wound healing and has antibacterial properties.
February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
May 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The nanogel improves alopecia treatment by enhancing drug retention and targeting.
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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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August 2020 in “Polymers” The patch delivers more drugs through the skin effectively.
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February 2023 in “Journal of nanobiotechnology” The new anti-acne treatment HA-P5 effectively reduces acne by targeting two key receptors and avoids an enzyme that can hinder treatment.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new microneedle system effectively delivers finasteride to treat hair loss.