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42 citations,
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2 citations,
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13 citations,
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December 2023 in “Frontiers in pharmacology” Progesterone initially worsens but later reduces neuropathic pain in mice, through different mechanisms.
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January 1986 in “Journal of hepatology” Men with liver cancer have higher levels of a specific testosterone byproduct in their liver and blood, despite overall lower male hormone levels.
46 citations,
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3 citations,
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1 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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