Dr. Fassil B Mesfin M.D., PH.D.
Neurosurgeon
1400 Holcombe Blvd Unit 442 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Fassil Mesfin practices Neurological Surgery in Houston, TX. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Mesfin prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Alpha-fetoprotein-derived antiestrotrophic octapeptide.
- Studies on a growth-inhibitory peptide derived from alpha-fetoprotein and some analogs.
- Studies on analogs of a peptide derived from alpha-fetoprotein having antigrowth properties.
- Development of a synthetic cyclized peptide derived from alpha-fetoprotein that prevents the growth of human breast cancer.
- A peptide derived from alpha-fetoprotein prevents the growth of estrogen-dependent human breast cancers sensitive and resistant to tamoxifen.
- Fungal vertebral osteomyelitis due to Scedosporium apiospermum after near-drowning.
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