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Research Article

Neuroprotective effect of Manasamitra vatakam against aluminium induced cognitive impairment and oxidative damage in the cortex and hippocampus of rat brain

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Pages 104-115 | Received 21 Jan 2011, Accepted 11 May 2011, Published online: 22 Sep 2011

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