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Research Article

Hepatoprotective activity of methanolic extract of Hiptage bengalensis leaves against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity in rats

P. MaheshwariDepartment of Pharmacology, Vaageswari College of Pharmacy, Karimanagar, Andhra Pradesh, India
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B. BaburaoDepartment of Pharmacognosy, University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh, India
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A. Rama Narsimha ReddyDepartment of Pharmacology, Vaageswari College of Pharmacy, Karimanagar, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 483-487 | Received 26 Nov 2011, Accepted 06 Mar 2012, Published online: 05 Jun 2012

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