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December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” ESR2 gene linked to female-pattern hair loss.
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68 citations,
April 2014 in “Journal of Molecular Endocrinology” The document concludes that targeting the androgen receptor may be a promising breast cancer treatment, especially for certain types.
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18 citations,
February 2012 in “Experimental Dermatology” No link found between specific genes and female pattern hair loss.
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159 citations,
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September 2013 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)” Various treatments exist for hair loss, but more research is needed for better options.
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January 2020 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Some natural compounds may help overcome drug resistance in certain cancers, but more research is needed.
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July 2012 in “Current pharmaceutical biotechnology” New treatments for skin conditions related to the sebaceous gland are being developed based on current research.
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146 citations,
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21 citations,
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43 citations,
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23 citations,
December 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology” A new gene mutation linked to a skin condition was found in a Spanish family.
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3 citations,
January 2024 in “Signal transduction and targeted therapy” Lymphatic vessels are essential for health and can be targeted to treat various diseases.
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