Isovitexin can Alleviate Fracture-Related Infection, Promote Osteogenesis, and Inhibit Activation of the NF-κB Signaling Pathway
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aite-2026-0021 | Journal eISSN: 1661-4917
Language: English
Submitted on: Feb 9, 2026
Accepted on: May 19, 2026
Published on: Jul 13, 2026
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