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Electrophoretic Delivery of γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) into Epileptic Focus Prevents Seizures in Mice
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Electrophoretic Delivery of γ-aminobutyric Acid (GABA) into Epileptic Focus Prevents Seizures in Mice

Published on: May 16, 2019

The management of an epileptic disorder

M B Weber

    Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
    |May 15, 2010
    PubMed

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