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L-PGDS has specific binding sites for its functions and could help in drug delivery system design.
The conclusion is that endocrinology significantly impacts medicine with various common medications used for treatment.
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June 2014 in “Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” Finasteride cream helps hair growth with less side effects.
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May 2025 in “Animal Bioscience” Inhibiting prolactin reduces hair follicle activation in cashmere goats.
SL-HyDE improves medical information retrieval accuracy without needing labeled data.
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June 2021 in “International Journal of Molecular Medicine” Kidney stones form due to factors like urine concentration, calcium deposits, hormones, gut bacteria, and immune response.
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