Human hair keratins can be turned into useful 3D biomedical scaffolds through a freeze-thaw process.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
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September 2015 in “PLOS ONE” Mesenchymal stem cells, especially injected into the skin, heal wounds faster and better than chitosan gel or other treatments.
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February 2021 in “FEBS open bio” Human hair keratins K85 and K35 create unique filament patterns important for early hair formation.
May 2022 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” miR-29a-5p prevents the formation of early hair structures by targeting a gene important for hair growth and is regulated by a complex network involving lncRNA627.1.
January 2026 in “RSC Advances” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing and reduces scarring.
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June 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” New biomaterials can improve wound healing by promoting nerve and tissue regeneration.
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July 2011 in “Biomacromolecules” Chitosan nanofiber scaffolds improve skin healing and are promising for wound treatment.
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January 2020 in “Scientific Reports” The African spiny mouse heals skin without scarring due to different protein activity compared to the common house mouse, which heals with scarring.
November 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The gelatin-based hydrogel helps heal acute and diabetic wounds faster by improving healing conditions.
March 2024 in “Advanced science” A new hydrogel made from human cells improves wound healing by working with immune cells to promote repair.
June 2024 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” 2-deoxy-D-ribose gel may help regrow hair in cases of hair loss.
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April 2025 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” The new gallic acid hydrogel speeds up wound healing and reduces scarring.
January 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Researchers found key regions in the mouse hairless gene that control its activity in skin and brain cells, affecting hair follicle function.
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August 2012 in “Seminars in Cell & Developmental Biology” The document concludes that understanding the sebaceous gland's development and function is key to addressing related skin diseases and aging effects.
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January 2015 in “Genetics and molecular research” Researchers found four key proteins that affect the development of a specific hair type in Yangtze River Delta white goats.
CCC1 is crucial for pH balance in plant cells, affecting growth and stress tolerance.
January 2025 in “Biomaterials Research” The new zinc peroxide hydrogel speeds up wound healing and tissue regeneration effectively.
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September 2023 in “Polymers” The hydrogel speeds up skin wound healing effectively.
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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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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” The hydrogel works quickly to stop bleeding and prevent infection, making it a promising first-aid bandage.
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January 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The hydrogel made from egg white and zinc speeds up wound healing.
A natural, eco-friendly treatment using casein and tannic acid strengthens hair by 21% while keeping it elastic.
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December 1998 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Keratin 19 forms less stable and shorter filaments than keratin 14, giving unique traits to certain skin cells.
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” Changes in keratin make hair follicles stiffer.
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August 2011 in “Toxicological sciences” TCDD speeds up skin barrier formation by increasing certain gene expressions.
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August 2017 in “Animal Biotechnology” Researchers found that certain RNA molecules might play a role in the growth of Cashmere goat hair.
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January 2020 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” Nanofiber structure helps regenerate hair follicles.
Plasma gel and PRP treatments improve skin and hair with minimal side effects.
The hydrogel with 20% Hibiscus rosa-sinensis extract was the best for potential therapeutic use.