Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 228-235 , September 2009

Growth-promoting Activity of Sanyak (Dioscoreae rhizoma) Extract on Injured Sciatic Nerve in Rats

Received 15 June 2009 ,Accepted 14 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/S2005-2901(09)60059-5

Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
Volume 2, Issue 3 , Pages 228-235 , September 2009

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