Antidiabetic effects of Momordica charantia (bitter melon) and its medicinal potency
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*Corresponding author: Baby Joseph, Interdisciplinary Research centre, Department of Biotechnology, Malankara Catholic College, Mariagiri, Kaliakkavilai P.O. 629153, Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, India. Tel: 04651-244156, +919790403221 E-mail: [email protected] Foundation Project: This work was financially supported by CSIR, Head HRDG, New Delhi (Grant No. 27/0237/10 EMR II).
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