Cytotoxicity and Antiglucosidase Potential of Six Selected Edible and Medicinal Ferns.
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Evaluation of Glucosidase Inhibitory and Cytotoxic Potential of Five Selected Edible and Medicinal Ferns
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Acta poloniae pharmaceutica
دوره 72 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015