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July 2019 in “Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics” The method accurately measures finasteride in bulk and dosage forms.
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The project developed and tested a method using plasma rich platelets to treat hair loss.
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November 2017 in “Journal of Cellular Physiology” The Wnt/β-catenin pathway is important for tissue development and has potential in regenerative medicine, but requires more research for therapeutic use.
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April 2004 in “Gene expression patterns” The three estrogen receptor genes are highly expressed in zebrafish neuromasts during development.
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December 2005 in “European Journal of Immunology” RXRα is crucial for proper immune response and links diet to immune function.
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January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment” Ketoconazole cream is effective for skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and may help with hair loss and other skin issues, with generally mild side effects.
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September 2018 in “American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A” A new genetic mutation in the ODC1 gene causes developmental delay and other symptoms in a young girl.