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March 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” PRP is effective for treating hair loss, especially with other treatments.
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April 2023 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology” ATP-sensitive K+ channel subunits, particularly Sur2A, play a significant role in various cancers.
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