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REVIEW ARTICLE

Is neurogenesis relevant in depression and in the mechanism of antidepressant drug action? A critical review

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Pages 402-412 | Received 01 Feb 2011, Accepted 04 Oct 2011, Published online: 19 Dec 2011

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