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Therapeutic potential of plant iridoids in depression: a review

Yaoyao Koua Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Zhihao Lib Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Tong Yanga Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Xue Shena Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Xin Wanga Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Haopeng Lia Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Kun Zhoua Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Luyao Lia Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Zhaodi Xiab Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaView further author information
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Xiaohui Zhengb Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Biotechnology in Western China, Ministry of Education, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ye Zhaoa Three level Scientific Research Laboratory of National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Northwest University, Xi’an, PR ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 2167-2181 | Received 10 May 2022, Accepted 25 Sep 2022, Published online: 27 Oct 2022

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