International Journal of Tropical Medicine
Year:
2022
Volume:
17
Issue:
1
Page No.
1 - 9
Evaluating the Effects of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on Artemether/Lumefantrine
(Coartem)-Induced Oxidative Stress in Wistar Rats
Authors :
T.N. Metoh,
R.K.A. Siberedi
and
C.A. Pieme
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