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January 2025 in “RSC Advances” Ascorbic acid derivatives improve drug delivery systems.
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October 2022 in “Iet Nanobiotechnology” The dutasteride nanoemulsion could improve hair loss treatment by enhancing drug penetration and retention in hair follicles.
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