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December 2022 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” EZH2 is crucial for uterine gland development and female fertility.
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October 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy” Eclipta alba extract may help treat obesity by blocking fat cell formation and lowering blood lipid levels.
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January 2010 in “Shenyang Nongye Daxue xuebao” IGF-1 and EGF together significantly boost hair follicle growth in cashmere goats.
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January 2014 in “The Scientific World JOURNAL” Eclipta prostrata extract protects skin cells from UVB damage and has strong antioxidant properties.
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May 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” High ornithine decarboxylase levels may lead to hair loss and cancer by increasing CK2 activity in the nucleus.
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January 2012 The CRABP I gene in cashmere goats is highly conserved but has unique features at specific amino sites.
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May 2013 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” Mutations in β1 integrins cause embryonic death but have milder effects on skin.
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November 2000 in “Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series B” Iodine deficiency in lambs causes poor growth, less wool, and delayed sexual maturity.
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November 2023 in “Indian Journal of Science and Technology” Eclipta alba may improve memory and help treat Alzheimer's disease.
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