Korean J Pain.  2013 Jul;26(3):314-315. 10.3344/kjp.2013.26.3.314.

Vitamin E, an Antioxidant, as a Possible Therapeutic Agent for Treating Pain

• Jeon YH

• KMID: 2074038
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2013.26.3.314

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Vitamin E
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Vitamins

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