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Research Article

Neuroprotective effect of the marine macroalga Gelidiella acerosa: identification of active compounds through bioactivity-guided fractionation

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Pages 2073-2081 | Received 18 Apr 2015, Accepted 19 Jan 2016, Published online: 02 Mar 2016

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