Neurosteroids and potential therapeutics: Focus on pregnenolone

@article{Valle2016NeurosteroidsAP,
  title={Neurosteroids and potential therapeutics: Focus on pregnenolone},
  author={Monique Vall{\'e}e},
  journal={The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology},
  year={2016},
  volume={160},
  pages={78-87}
}
  • M. Vallée
  • Published 1 June 2016
  • Biology
  • The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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