Acta Vet. Brno 2010, 79: 51-59

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201079010051

Influence of Polysaccharides from Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller, Liliaceae) on Mechanically Induced Cough in Cats

Martina Šutovská

Department of Pharmacology, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Martin, Slovakia

Received February 4, 2009
Accepted June 30, 2009

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