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25 citations,
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24 citations,
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10 citations,
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10 citations,
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8 citations,
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12 citations,
April 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” Targeting specific miRNAs may help treat hair follicle issues caused by hydrogen peroxide.
11 citations,
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2 citations,
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71 citations,
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28 citations,
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13 citations,
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6 citations,
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1 citations,
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41 citations,
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