African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Review

Ultra high dilutions: A review on in vitro studies against pathogens

Aditya Dilipkumar Patil
  • Aditya Dilipkumar Patil
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Anuj Deepakrao Chinche
  • Anuj Deepakrao Chinche
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Atul Kumar Singh
  • Atul Kumar Singh
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Sana Parvej Peerzada
  • Sana Parvej Peerzada
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Snehal Ashok Barkund
  • Snehal Ashok Barkund
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Jay Nilesh Shah
  • Jay Nilesh Shah
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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Arun Bhargav Jadhav
  • Arun Bhargav Jadhav
  • Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy, Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Katraj, Pune – 411043, Maharashtra, India.
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  •  Received: 20 November 2018
  •  Accepted: 13 March 2019
  •  Published: 27 March 2019

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