African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2284

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Vangueria infausta: An edible wild fruit from Zimbabwe

Luke Gwatidzo
  • Luke Gwatidzo
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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Leo Chowe
  • Leo Chowe
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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Cexton Musekiwa and Netai Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi
  • Cexton Musekiwa and Netai Mukaratirwa-Muchanyereyi
  • Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Bindura University of Science Education, P. Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 24 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 14 February 2018
  •  Published: 08 April 2018

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