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Trichosanthes dioica root extract induces tumor proliferation and attenuation of antioxidant system in albino mice bearing Ehrlich ascites carcinoma Cover

Trichosanthes dioica root extract induces tumor proliferation and attenuation of antioxidant system in albino mice bearing Ehrlich ascites carcinoma

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10102-011-0028-4 | Journal eISSN: 1337-9569 | Journal ISSN: 1337-6853
Language: English
Page range: 184 - 190
Published on: Feb 6, 2012
Published by: Slovak Academy of Sciences, Institute of Experimental Pharmacology & Toxicology, Centre of Experimental Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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