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Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2015, Pages 81-87

Crocus sativus L. (saffron) for cancer chemoprevention: A mini review

Author keywords

Anticancer; Cancer; Chemoprevention; Crocus sativus; Pharmacology; Saffron

Indexed keywords


EID: 84940164645     PISSN: None     EISSN: 22254110     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcme.2014.10.009     Document Type: Review
Times cited : (134)

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