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July 2007 in “Organic Process Research & Development” This study optimized the reaction conditions for the stereoselective hydrogenation of a compound used in manufacturing finasteride and dutasteride, improving the selectivity for the desired isomer.
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August 2023 in “Materials” This review highlights that synthetic biodegradable polymers like PVA, PCL, PLA, PLGA, PU, and PEO/PEG can address the limitations of natural polymers in wound healing, offering improved mechanical properties and slower degradation, thereby enhancing their application as wound dressings.
June 1992 in “Inpharma Weekly” Patch testing with different solvents helps find the right minoxidil formulation for those with scalp allergies.
August 2013 in “日本医療薬学会年会講演要旨集” This study found that hair contains tightly bound lipids such as cholesterol sulfate, cholesterol, fatty alcohols, and free fatty acids, which are resistant to solvent extraction.
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January 2006 in “Drug development and industrial pharmacy” In this study, adding TPGS to a minoxidil formulation improved local retention and reduced systemic absorption in certain solvent mixes, particularly with a balance of alcohol and PEG 400.