inhibit
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At present, no approved drugs directly inhibit these three proteins.
From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026
They did this both through genetic methods and by developing a drug designed to inhibit the enzyme.
From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026
It has also been shown to inhibit colon cancer growth and survival, and some evidence even suggests a protective effect against lung cancer in smokers.
From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026
"By developing candidate drugs that safely and specifically inhibit nuclear signaling through the retinoic acid pathway, we are paving the way for a novel therapeutic approach to cancer," said Kang.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
“Her shoes killed her. I keep telling them, but they don’t listen. Poorly made shoes will torture your feet, inhibit your progress. Then you will stop.”
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
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