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November 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Ethosomes improve drug delivery through the skin but may have side effects like irritation.
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December 2016 in “ecancermedicalscience” Hair analysis may help detect breast cancer early by identifying changes in lipid content.
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May 2019 in “Cells” The secretome from mesenchymal stem cells is a promising treatment that may repair tissue and avoid side effects of stem cell transplantation.
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October 2018 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Classic PDRN improves wound healing quality by enhancing cell migration.
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