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November 2022 in “European journal of medical research” Nanoparticles can effectively treat diseases by modifying blood vessel growth.
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November 2023 in “Heliyon” Tropical herbs are better for hair care than synthetic additives.
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February 2024 in “ACS Polymers Au” Silk fibroin shows promise for wound care but faces challenges in becoming widely available.
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March 2024 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Natural compounds and biomimetic engineering can improve wound healing by enhancing fibroblast activity.
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October 2023 in “Molecular cancer” New treatments like nanotechnology show promise in improving skin cancer therapy.
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May 2023 in “Molecules” Polygoni Cuspidati Rhizoma et Radix contains compounds that inhibit certain enzymes.
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