Phytotherapeutics and SARS-CoV-2 infection: Potential role of bioflavonoids.

Med Hypotheses

Department of Mental Health, ASL CN1, Via Torino 70/B, 12037 Saluzzo (CN), Italy.

Published: April 2020

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