Antihyperglycemic and insulin secretagogue activities of Abrus precatorius leaf extract
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Antioxidant and antiproliferative activities of Abrus precatorius leaf extracts - an in vitro study
BACKGROUND The use of traditional medicine at the primary health care level is widespread and plant-based treatments are being recommended for curing various diseases by traditional medical practitioners all over the world. The phytochemicals present in the fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants are getting attention day-by-day for their active role in the prevention of several human diseases....
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عنوان ژورنال: Pharmacognosy Research
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0974-8490
DOI: 10.4103/0974-8490.188881