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Research Article

In vitro antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of ethanol extract of Alpinia oxyphylla fruits

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Pages 1419-1425 | Received 18 Jan 2013, Accepted 07 Apr 2013, Published online: 10 Jul 2013

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