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Basic Research

Protective effect of ellagic acid against cyclosporine A-induced histopathological, ultrastructural changes, oxidative stress, and cytogenotoxicity in albino rats

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Pages 205-221 | Received 29 Feb 2016, Accepted 16 Jun 2016, Published online: 18 Jul 2016

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