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October 2015 in “Neurochemistry International” Letrozole may help prevent seizures by reducing certain hormone levels.
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Nanoformulations improve luteolin's effectiveness as a cancer treatment.
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February 2016 in “American Journal of Pathology” The genes OVOL1 and OVOL2 are important for hair growth and may be involved in a type of skin tumor.
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September 2024 in “Scientific Reports” Cardamonin may help treat oral cancer by promoting cell death and stopping cancer cell growth.
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February 2019 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” Rapamycin may help treat Leigh syndrome by targeting protein kinase C.
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January 2015 A compound from Aloe barbadensis Miller can help regrow hair better than minoxidil.
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