Neuroprotective effects of Centella asiatica against intracerebroventricular colchicine-induced cognitive impairment and oxidative stress

International Journal of Alzheimer's Disease

Volumn 2009, Issue , 2009, Pages

  Kumar, Anil ^a   Dogra, Samrita ^a   Prakash, Atish ^a  

^a PANJAB UNIVERSITY   (India)

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EID: 77955202727     PISSN: None     EISSN: 20900252     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4061/2009/972178     Document Type: Article

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