Journal of
Medicinal Plants Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Med. Plants Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0875
  • DOI: 10.5897/JMPR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 3835

Full Length Research Paper

Antioxidant and anticancer activities of Moringa oleifera leaves

Suphachai Charoensin
  • Suphachai Charoensin
  • Division of Biochemistry and Nutrition, School of Medical Sciences, University of Phayao, Phaholyothin Rd., Maeka, Amphur-Muang, Phayao 56000, Thailand.
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  •  Accepted: 03 February 2014
  •  Published: 17 February 2014

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