African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5236

Full Length Research Paper

Exploring the antimicrobial modulatory potential of the sap from oil palm tree

John Antwi Apenteng
  • John Antwi Apenteng
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Central University, Accra, Ghana.
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Kwadwo Amanor Mfoafo
  • Kwadwo Amanor Mfoafo
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
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Hayford Odoi
  • Hayford Odoi
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
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Emmanuel Orman
  • Emmanuel Orman
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
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Cornelius Cecil Dodoo
  • Cornelius Cecil Dodoo
  • School of Pharmacy, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 04 March 2024
  •  Accepted: 28 March 2024
  •  Published: 30 April 2024

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