Zebrafish model for assessing induced organ toxicity by Strychnos nux-vomica
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Strychnos nux-vomica seeds: Pharmacognostical standardization, extraction, and antidiabetic activity
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0254-6272
DOI: 10.1016/s0254-6272(16)30070-x