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Pidotimod is a synthetic dipeptide, which has immunomodulatory property. It is used in recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, where there is nonspecific immune deficiency, especially in children who are more prone to recurrent respiratory infections. This article discusses its structure, pharmacokinetics including mechanism of action and clinical uses. A brief review of literature has been carried out. Possible future application is suggested.
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Environmental factors like pollutants, toxic gases and chemicals, bacteria, smoking, various drugs, variable humidity, temperature variations, ultraviolet radiations, cosmetics affect the various parts of eyes like cornea, conjunctiva, etc. in several ways and leads to plenty of eye disorders like cataract, conjunctivitis, glaucoma and dry eye.
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Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in human and the second leading cause of cancer death in woman. Selenium is an essential but an intriguing trace element. It has an important role in prevention of breast cancer via its antioxidant effect. An inverse relationship has been observed by many authors between serum selenium levels and development of cancer in humans as well as experimental animals. It has also been found to have preventive effect in doses of 100-200 µg/day. It also potentiates the effect of tamoxifen and doxirubicin.