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Evaluation of the cytotoxicity and anthelmintic activity of Olea europaea (stem and leaves) methanolic extract: in vitro investigation Cover

Evaluation of the cytotoxicity and anthelmintic activity of Olea europaea (stem and leaves) methanolic extract: in vitro investigation

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|May 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/helm-2025-0002 | Journal eISSN: 1336-9083 | Journal ISSN: 0440-6605
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