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November 2024 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” Zinc sulfide cellulose scaffolds can reduce scarring and promote hair growth.
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December 2021 in “Frontiers in Microbiology” Cepharanthine effectively reduces Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 by blocking certain cell pathways and promoting cell death.
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January 2023 in “Nanoscale Advances” The microneedle arrays effectively promote wound healing and have potential for clinical use.
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