Comparative Study of Litsea japonica Leaf and Fruit Extract on the Anti-inflammatory Effects
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Namkoong, Seung
(Department of Physical Therapy, Kangwon National University)
Jang, Seon-A (Department of Life Science, Gachon University) Sohn, Eun-Hwa (Department of Herbal Medicine Resources, Kangwon National University) Bak, Jong Phil (Department of Herbal Medicine Resources, Kangwon National University) Sohn, Eunsoo (Department of future technology analysis, Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, KISTI) Koo, Hyun Jung (Department of Medicinal and Industrial Crops, Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries) Yoon, Weon-Jong (Jeju Biodiversity Research Institute, Jeju Technopark) Kwon, Jung-Eun (Department of Life Science, Gachon University) Jeong, Yong Joon (Department of Life Science, Gachon University) Meng, Xue (Department of Life Science, Gachon University) Han, Hyo-Sang (Department of Health Administration, College of Social Sciences, Joongbu University) Kang, Se Chan (Department of Life Science, Gachon University) |
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