Kaempferol-Mediated Sensitization Enhances Chemotherapeutic Efficacy of Sorafenib Against Hepatocellular Carcinoma: An In Silico and In Vitro Approach

Bhagyalakshmi Nair ¹ , Ruby John Anto ², Sabitha M ¹, Lekshmi R. Nath ¹ *

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