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115 citations,
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February 2018 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” PGD2 increases androgen receptor activity in hair cells, which could be targeted to treat hair loss.
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October 2013 in “The Prostate” Dutasteride and finasteride affect different cell types differently.
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20 citations,
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