Palmitoylethanolamide and other anandamide congeners. Proposed role in the diseased brain

@article{Hansen2010PalmitoylethanolamideAO,
  title={Palmitoylethanolamide and other anandamide congeners. Proposed role in the diseased brain},
  author={Harald S Hansen},
  journal={Experimental Neurology},
  year={2010},
  volume={224},
  pages={48-55}
}
  • H. Hansen
  • Published 1 July 2010
  • Biology, Chemistry
  • Experimental Neurology
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