Multifunctional aspects of allopregnanolone in stress and related disorders

@article{Bali2014MultifunctionalAO,
  title={Multifunctional aspects of allopregnanolone in stress and related disorders},
  author={Anjana Bali and Amteshwar Singh Jaggi},
  journal={Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry},
  year={2014},
  volume={48},
  pages={64-78}
}
  • Anjana BaliA. Jaggi
  • Published 3 January 2014
  • Biology, Medicine, Psychology
  • Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
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