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

Review

A systematic review: Application of in silico models for antimalarial drug discovery

Anurak Cheoymang
  • Anurak Cheoymang
  • Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Phahonyothin Road, Klonglung, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.
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Kesara Na-Bangchang
  • Kesara Na-Bangchang
  • Chulabhorn International College of Medicine, Thammasat University, Phahonyothin Road, Klonglung, Pathum Thani 12120, Thailand.
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  •  Received: 14 February 2018
  •  Accepted: 26 March 2018
  •  Published: 08 April 2018

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