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Senna: a laxative devoid of carcinogenic effects

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  1. Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II, Via D. Montesano 49, 80131, Naples, Italy

    F. Borrelli, G. Aviello, R. Capasso & F. Capasso

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Borrelli, F., Aviello, G., Capasso, R. et al. Senna: a laxative devoid of carcinogenic effects. Arch Toxicol 80, 873 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00204-006-0150-9

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