Development of Linaria scariosa Herbal Cream: Formulation, In Vivo Wound Healing, and In Vitro Biological Evaluation
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/afpuc-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 2453-6725 (formerly 1338-6786) | Journal ISSN: 0301-2298
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Submitted on: Jan 13, 2026
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