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Research Article

Xanthine oxidase inhibitory activities of extracts and flavonoids of the leaves of Blumea balsamifera

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Pages 1405-1412 | Received 06 Nov 2009, Accepted 17 Apr 2010, Published online: 26 Aug 2010

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