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Research Article

Phytotherapeutic potential of compounds identified from fractionated extracts of Morus alba L., as an inhibitor of interleukin-6 in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: computational approach

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Received 03 Oct 2023, Accepted 06 Mar 2024, Published online: 25 Mar 2024

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