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March 2007 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” QSOX enzymes help form protein bonds in cells, especially in tissues with high secretory activity.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine” The workshop discussed the role of a protein called calreticulin in health and disease, its potential as a treatment target, and its possible use as a disease marker.
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June 2026 in “Clinical Case Reports” Topical minoxidil and tretinoin improved hair growth in a girl with EDSS1 over two years.
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