progression
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These fatty acids interfere with fungal metabolism and block the production of proteins needed for tissue invasion and disease progression.
From Science Daily
Investors had rushed into the stock last September, when the company reported that AMT-130 slowed the progression of Huntington’s disease, an inherited condition that causes nerve cells in the brain to decay.
From Barron's
And I think the progression in that has been significant.
From BBC
Although the connection between polyamines and cancer has been recognized for years, the detailed mechanisms behind their role in tumor progression have remained unclear.
From Science Daily
The team hopes the findings will eventually support earlier diagnosis and more effective strategies to slow progression.
From Science Daily
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