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February 1997 in “Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry” New compounds were made that effectively block a specific enzyme related to androgen conditions.
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May 2025 in “European Polymer Journal” The MeGel-SFSR dressing helps diabetic wounds heal faster and better.
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