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: 2288

Full Length Research Paper

In vitro antimicrobial activities of Plocamium rigidum and Plocamium cornutum from the Namibian coast line

Anthony Ishola
  • Anthony Ishola
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Namibia. Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Michael Knott
  • Michael Knott
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, University of Namibia. Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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Jane Misihairabgwi
  • Jane Misihairabgwi
  • Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, School of Medicine, University of Namibia, Private Bag 13301, Windhoek, Namibia.
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  •  Received: 12 January 2018
  •  Accepted: 06 February 2018
  •  Published: 15 March 2018

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