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March 2019 in “Critical Reviews in Clinical Laboratory Sciences” The androgen receptor is a promising target for breast cancer treatment, especially in triple-negative cases, but more research is needed for personalized therapies.
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March 2014 in “Molecular Medicine Reports” α-spinasterol from Melandrium firmum can help reduce prostate enlargement.
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December 2016 in “Sexual Medicine” Finasteride side effects in young men may be linked to specific gene variations.
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January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Some alternative treatments may help with hair loss, but more evidence is needed to confirm their effectiveness.
February 2011 in “Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice” Dosage regime inventions can be patentable in China, but legal uncertainty exists.
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