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Research Article

Polyalthic Acid Isolated from Croton reflexifolius has Relaxing Effect in Guinea Pig Tracheal Smooth Muscle

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Pages 800-807 | Accepted 05 Jan 2008, Published online: 05 Jan 2009

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