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In-vitro hepatotoxic activity of mitragynine and paynantheine isolated from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (Kratom)

Thiruventhan Karunakarana Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jegathiswary Ganasana Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaView further author information
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Nurul Najwa Rusmadia Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaView further author information
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Rameshkumar Santhanamb Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, MalaysiaView further author information
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Mohd Nizam Mordia Centre for Drug Research, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, MalaysiaView further author information
Received 15 Apr 2024, Accepted 25 Jun 2024, Published online: 09 Jul 2024

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