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October 1936 in “Archives of Dermatology” Cystine is crucial for forming keratin in hair, wool, and nails.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Pharmacy And Bioallied Sciences” The herbal shampoo is a chemical-free, nourishing product with excellent conditioning, cleansing, and antimicrobial effects.
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January 2020 in “RSC advances” The new palladium catalyst is effective and reusable for making pharmaceutical ingredients.
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January 2017 in “Iraqi journal of medical sciences” Obese women with PCOS have lower zinc levels than non-obese ones.
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