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Research Article

Evaluation of acetylcholine, seizure activity and neuropathology following high-dose nerve agent exposure and delayed neuroprotective treatment drugs in freely moving rats

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Pages 378-388 | Received 29 Mar 2016, Accepted 31 May 2016, Published online: 22 Jun 2016

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