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Research Article

Enhanced memory in Wistar rats by virgin coconut oil is associated with increased antioxidative, cholinergic activities and reduced oxidative stress

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Pages 825-832 | Received 07 Nov 2016, Accepted 06 Jan 2017, Published online: 24 Jan 2017

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