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August 2014 in “Cell Metabolism” Mitochondrial Complex I reduces inflammation and increases bone breakdown by affecting certain immune cells.
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May 2016 in “Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal” Finasteride forms stable complexes with cobalt, zinc, cadmium, and copper.
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March 2017 in “Molecular biology of the cell” Different parts of cells interact at specific areas to control cell functions like energy production and fat storage.
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December 2014 in “Polish Journal of Public Health” Zinc is essential for many body functions and imbalances can lead to health problems.
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February 2025 in “Scientific Reports” MEGA PROTAC improves prediction and ranking of protein complexes better than existing methods.
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February 2018 in “Amino acids” Copper and iron cause keratin damage in hair by converting methionine to homocysteine.
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Matriptase-2 helps control iron levels by suppressing hepcidin, and its deficiency can cause iron-deficiency anemia.
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April 2021 in “Materials & Design” The material can detect low levels of copper ions in the body.
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September 2006 in “Cell Cycle” The HR protein's role as a repressor is essential for controlling hair growth.
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January 2013 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Higher metal levels in hair are linked to poorer perceived hair health.
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December 2014 in “European Journal of Chemistry” Iron chloride helps create compounds that could be useful in medicine, like treating hair loss.
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