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Neuroprotective effects of neuroactive steroids in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves

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Melcangi, R.C., Mensah-Nyagan, A.G. Neuroprotective effects of neuroactive steroids in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves. J Mol Neurosci 28, 1–2 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1385/JMN:28:1:1

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