therapeutic

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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A review paper from a few years ago describes klotho protein as a “potential therapeutic target.”

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The partnership is the latest in a string of tie-ups between pharma majors and Chinese companies, and grants Lilly exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of programs across multiple therapeutic areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"We show that increased infiltration of T cells that are attacking tumor cells translates into a therapeutic benefit for patients with glioblastoma," said Chiocca, who is also a co-senior author of the study.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

It is unsettling, at the very least, to give a stranger access to things, like your self-doubts and your urine, that are otherwise shared only in medical or therapeutic situations.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich