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May 2022 in “Aging” Si Jun Zi Tang may slow aging by affecting specific cell signaling pathways.
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July 2023 in “Legume Research - An International Journal” Leucaena seeds are nutritious but need treatment to reduce toxicity.
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January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks” Steroid hormones are crucial for body functions and have various medical uses, but their misuse can lead to dependence.
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January 2017 in “Organic chemistry” Tridax procumbens has medicinal properties like healing, pain relief, and infection control.
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November 2014 in “European journal of medicinal chemistry” Researchers found new potential treatments for conditions related to the androgen receptor, like male hormonal contraception, by testing thousands of compounds.
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