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

"This circuit of dysfunction between lung and immune cells makes for a promising new therapeutic target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

This suggested that phosphorus would be a better carrier of therapeutic radiation than radio-sodium, since the latter distributes itself all through the body as salt, attenuating its effect.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik