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It reduces oxidative stress , a key factor in nerve damage, by neutralizing harmful free radicals
Tetraspanins on the Surface of Schistosoma Mansoni Are Protective Antigens Against Schistosomiasis
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They act similarly to Byetta (see figure above) but have the big advantage to be available in oral form (pills)
Severe insulin resistance / T2D : low doses may be less clinically visible, so the model can push the target upward, but it still builds through the lower adaptation rungs