Analytical methods for determination of new fluoroquinolones in biological matrices and pharmaceutical formulations by liquid chromatography: a review

Jorge Sousa1, Gilberto Alves2,3, João A. Abrantes1, Ana Fortuna1
1Pharmacology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Coimbra, Pólo das Ciências da Saúde, Azinhaga de Santa Comba, Coimbra, Portugal
2CNC – Centre for Neurosciences and Cell Biology, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
3CICS-UBI, Health Sciences Research Centre, University of Beira Interior, Covilhã, Portugal

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