January 2026 in “Materials Today Bio” The hydrogel speeds up diabetic wound healing by reducing inflammation and promoting skin repair.
26 citations
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September 2024 in “National Science Review” Janus hydrogels improve medical adhesives by mimicking natural barriers for better tissue integration.
103 citations
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February 1972 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” A unique enzyme in guinea pig hair follicles helps form protein cross-links in hair.
75 citations
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September 2015 in “Acta biomaterialia” Alkylation of human hair keratin allows for adjustable drug release rates in hydrogels for medical use.
July 2023 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Biopolymers are increasingly used in cosmetics for their non-toxicity and skin benefits, with future biotech advancements likely to expand their applications.
8 citations
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July 2025 in “Gels” Functionalized hydrogels can help heal tissues and fight infections by delivering beneficial bacteria and antimicrobials.
Keratin gel may help repair damaged nerves.
32 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of experimental botany” Certain proteins are essential for the growth of root hairs in barley.
December 2011 in “대한본초학회지(본초분과학회지)” Gyungohkgo-gamibang extract significantly promotes hair growth and thickness.
41 citations
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July 2020 in “Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces” Different hair protein amounts change the strength of keratin/chitosan gels, useful for making predictable tissue engineering materials.
9 citations
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January 2021 in “Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira” Dipotassium glycyrrhizinate helps wounds heal faster, especially in the early stages.
Chitosan shows promise for skin and scalp treatments but needs more research.
39 citations
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August 2022 in “Cell Death and Disease” DA-MeHA hydrogel effectively aids stem cell-based skin regeneration.
January 1980 in “Lluc: revista de cultura i d'idees” Agaricus bisporus β-Glucan particles could effectively treat cervical cancer and offer antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits.
46 citations
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June 2013 in “Journal of structural biology” High glycine–tyrosine keratin-associated proteins help make hair strong and maintain its shape.
84 citations
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January 2018 in “Biomaterials Science” Sericin hydrogels heal skin wounds well, regrowing hair and glands with less scarring.
1 citations
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May 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A special gel scaffold was made that speeds up wound healing and skin regeneration, even though it breaks down faster than expected.
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.
A new sprayable hydrogel helps heal wounds faster and reduces inflammation.
1 citations
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June 2024 in “Skin Research and Technology” Human dermal fibroblast proteins help restore nerves during healing.
September 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” A parasite-derived molecule speeds up skin healing and affects immune cell behavior without increasing scarring.
288 citations
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January 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Tgm2 helps stabilize dying cells and aids fibroblast attachment to the extracellular matrix.
28 citations
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November 2009 in “European Journal of Neuroscience” Progesterone and allopregnanolone increase glycine release in rat brain cells.
October 2022 in “Regenerative Biomaterials” A special gel with stem cells can create new hair follicles.
November 2025 in “ACS Omega” The films can help heal wounds by promoting blood vessel growth.
GPC1 is important for blood vessel growth in hair follicles and could help treat hair loss.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
January 2019 in “Proceedings for Annual Meeting of The Japanese Pharmacological Society” Nε-(carboxymethyl) lysine delays hair growth by blocking a key protein.
7 citations
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July 2023 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Hyaluronic acid reduces cell damage from DMSO in preserved human cells.
44 citations
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October 2016 in “Epilepsia” 2-DG reduces seizures by enhancing brain inhibition through specific receptor activation.