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September 2020 in “Cell division” XMU-MP-1 stops cell growth in a human mini-organ and reduces the effectiveness of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
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Meshushit ointment helps form thicker healing tissue and preserves hair follicles in burns.
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Ivarmacitinib effectively regrows hair in severe alopecia areata.