Potential therapeutic effects of thymoquinone on treatment of amphetamine abuse
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine - Year 2018, Vol 8, Issue 3
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Authors and Affiliations
Nor Hidayah Abu Bakar
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Nor Hidayah Abu Bakar
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