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Resolving the Molecular Steps in Clostridial Neurotoxin Light Chain Translocation. 解决梭状菌神经毒素轻链易位的分子步骤。

Journal of experimental neurology Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.33696/Neurol.1.020

Madison Zuverink, Joseph T Barbieri

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Integrating Neurology and Psychiatry throughout Educational Curricula for Healthcare Professionals. 整合神经病学和精神病学贯穿医疗保健专业人员的教育课程。

Journal of experimental neurology Pub Date : 2020-01-01 DOI: 10.33696/neurol.1.026

Brinda Desai Bradaric, Alana E Kirby, T Celeste Napier

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