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
This demographic stands at the forefront of the broader shift toward therapeutic language, in which emotional experience is elevated, validated and often treated as a kind of truth in itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 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
The open air of the city felt positively therapeutic after all that inhaled air-conditioning.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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