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Synthesis and Characterization of Drug Loaded Biodegradable Nanoparticles for Enhanced Bio-Distribution

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Umara Afzal

Program

PhD

Institute

Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University

City

Rawalpindi

Province

Punjab

Country

Pakistan

Thesis Completing Year

2019

Thesis Completion Status

Completed

Subject

Biochemistry

Language

English

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http://prr.hec.gov.pk/jspui/bitstream/123456789/10994/1/Umara%20Afzal_Biochem_2019_PMAS_PRR.pdf

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2021-02-17 19:49:13

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2024-03-24 20:25:49

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1676727445684

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