Screening of fatty acid compound of S. polycystum for anti-cariogenic potential

• Main Authors: Zamimi, Nurul Najwa, Ab. Halim, Noorhazayti, Lestari, Widya, Darnis, Deny Susanti, Wan Ishak, Wan Mohd Faizal, Md Mustafa, Md Muziman Syah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/76418/1/IIDC%20POSTER_fatty%20acid.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/76418/7/76418.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/76418/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

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