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Original Article

SDS-coated atovaquone nanosuspensions show improved therapeutic efficacy against experimental acquired and reactivated toxoplasmosis by improving passage of gastrointestinal and blood–brain barriers

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Pages 114-124 | Received 20 Dec 2009, Accepted 26 Feb 2010, Published online: 01 Apr 2010

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