August 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel can kill resistant bacteria and help heal infected burn wounds.
328 citations
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November 2020 in “Nature Materials” Hydrogel scaffolds can help wounds heal better and grow hair.
4 citations
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March 2023 in “Journal of controlled release” A special gel with medicine helps prevent melanoma from coming back after surgery.
11 citations
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January 2006 in “Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association” Oxidizing agents break down keratin in wool and hair, causing swelling and increased solubility.
1 citations
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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.
February 2026 in “Figshare” A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
February 2026 in “Figshare” A new hydrogel treatment reduces inflammation and promotes hair growth in alopecia areata.
6 citations
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December 2022 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” The new wound dressing promotes cell growth and healing, absorbs wound fluids well, and is biocompatible.
8 citations
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June 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Tiny particles called extracellular vesicles show promise for skin improvement and anti-aging in facial care but face challenges like low production and lack of research.
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.
55 citations
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April 2018 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” Hydrogels could lead to better treatments for wound healing without scars.
March 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” The hydrogel dressing rapidly heals wounds and promotes blood clotting better than existing options.
3 citations
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August 2024 in “Biomimetics” The hydrogel effectively heals wounds and fights bacteria.
December 2024 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by reducing inflammation and improving tissue repair.
99 citations
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June 2011 in “Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A” Keratin hydrogels can slowly release effective ciprofloxacin to prevent infections.
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July 2025 in “Gels” Engineered protein hydrogels improve medical treatments by mimicking natural body structures.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The new hydrogel with curcumin speeds up wound healing safely and effectively.
7 citations
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May 2024 in “Gels” The new collagen and tannic acid hydrogel effectively stops bleeding and aids tissue repair better than current options.
48 citations
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July 2019 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” A new hydrogel with stem cells from human umbilical cords improves skin wound healing and reduces inflammation.
24 citations
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January 2023 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” Biomembrane-based hydrogels can effectively promote chronic wound healing.
6 citations
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
January 2025 in “Pharmaceuticals” Peptide-based hydrogels are promising for healing chronic wounds effectively.
September 2025 in “Acta Biomaterialia” A new tissue adhesive helps wounds heal better by allowing more cells to enter.
115 citations
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August 2014 in “Jo'jig gonghag gwa jaesaeng uihag/Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine” Human hair keratin can be used in many medical applications.
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December 2022 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Extracellular vesicles show promise for wound healing, but more research is needed to improve their stability and production.
August 2025 in “Applied Sciences” Peroxide-rich plasma-activated water is gentler on hair than nitrate-rich formulations.
September 2018 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” L-arginine, hydrolysed keratin, and cystine-silanol copolymer can help protect hair from damage during and after bleaching.
31 citations
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology” Biodegradable polysaccharide gels can improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
62 citations
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November 2022 in “Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B” The injectable hydrogel effectively speeds up chronic wound healing.
18 citations
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April 2022 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” Gelatin microspheres with stem cells speed up healing in diabetic wounds.