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Research Article

The effect of magnesium sulfate on memory and anxiety-like behavior in a rat model: an investigation of its neuronal molecular mechanisms

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Pages 752-762 | Received 05 Nov 2023, Accepted 01 May 2024, Published online: 08 May 2024

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