Antiapoptotic and neurotrophic effects of antidepressants: A review of clinical and experimental studies

@article{Drzyzga2009AntiapoptoticAN,
  title={Antiapoptotic and neurotrophic effects of antidepressants: A review of clinical and experimental studies},
  author={Łukasz Drzyzga and Agnieszka Marcinowska and Ewa Obuchowicz},
  journal={Brain Research Bulletin},
  year={2009},
  volume={79},
  pages={248-257}
}
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