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Research Article

In vitro and in vivo antitumor activity of a methanol extract of Dregea volubilis leaves with its antioxidant effect

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Pages 338-343 | Received 05 Feb 2011, Accepted 22 Jun 2011, Published online: 13 Jan 2012

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