Elucidation of Underlying Mechanisms by Which <i>Millettia macrophylla</i> Benth Induces Its Estrogenic Activity

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Lu: lumen of alveoli, Ep: alveoli epithelium, At: adipose tissue, Se: eosinophil secretion.</table>

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Figure 4: Elucidation of Underlying Mechanisms by Which <i>Millettia macrophylla</i> Benth Induces Its Estrogenic Activity 

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Elucidation of Underlying Mechanisms by Which Millettia macrophylla Benth Induces Its Estrogenic Activity

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