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Animal Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism

Effects of Ginkgo biloba extracts on pharmacokinetics and efficacy of atorvastatin based on plasma indices

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Pages 784-790 | Received 17 Dec 2011, Accepted 23 Jan 2012, Published online: 01 Mar 2012

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