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The regulation of glutamatergic nervous system in sleep-wake states and general anesthesia

Wei Luo1, Meiyi Duan1, Enpeng Liang1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China; Guizhou Key Laboratory of Anesthesia and Organ Protection, Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China.

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