RETRACTED: Effects of Annona squamosa Seed Extract on Mus musculus Exposed to Mercuric Chloride: Evaluations of Metal-Induced Oxidative Stress and Its Developmental Outcomes

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The article has been retracted due to the investigation of complaints received against it. The substantial portions of the text came from Dr. Joycelyn C. Jumawan, " Effects of Annona squamosa leaf extract on Mus musculus exposed to mercuric acetate: Evaluations of metal-induced oxidative stress and its developmental outcomes ". The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and we treat all unethical behavior such as plagiarism seriously.
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