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April 2008 in “Biomedical Materials” Human hair proteins can be used to create scaffolds that support cell growth for tissue engineering.
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September 2021 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The nanofibers improved cell adhesion and could be used for tissue-engineered blood vessels.
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January 2020 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The biofilm enhances skin healing by promoting cell growth and blood vessel formation.
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August 2007 in “Artificial Organs” PHBV nanofiber matrices help wounds heal faster when used with hair follicle cells.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The new hydrogel with curcumin speeds up wound healing safely and effectively.
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September 2018 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” Modified keratin binds better to hair, especially bleached hair.
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January 2022 in “BioMed Research International” Finasteride-loaded nanogels are effective, safe, and improve drug absorption through the skin.
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January 2014 Improved methods create smaller, more effective gelatin nanoparticles for skin delivery, and new caffeine nanocrystals enhance absorption and effectiveness.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new vaccine platform led to a stronger immune response and better protection against the flu than the traditional vaccine.
August 2025 in “Advanced Science” The corrections confirm the original findings on scarless hair follicle regeneration.
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” The injectable hydrogel effectively speeds up chronic wound healing.
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June 2002 in “Biomaterials” Controlled release of VEGF in a collagen hydrogel boosts hair growth in mice.
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October 2014 in “Stem cell research & therapy” Modified rat stem cells on a special scaffold improved blood vessel formation and wound healing in skin substitutes.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” The research concluded that hyaluronic acid affects the formation and growth of hair follicle-like structures in a lab setting.
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March 2014 in “ISRN Biomaterials” Keratin hydrogel from human hair helps rats recover better from spinal cord injuries.
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June 2025 in “Journal of Composites Science” Chitosan–hydroxyapatite biocomposites are promising for tissue engineering due to their safety and ability to support healing.
The method effectively creates uniform, viable cell spheroids for 3D cell culture.
August 2023 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” The patch helps heal minor scald wounds by providing electrical and chemical signals to boost recovery.
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January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Human hair keratin is a promising and sustainable biomaterial for tissue regeneration.
November 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Herbal hair gels are safer and effective alternatives to synthetic gels, promoting hair health.