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Research Articles

Comparative effects of scopolamine and phencynonate on organophosphorus nerve agent-induced seizure activity, neuropathology and lethality

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Pages 322-333 | Received 21 Sep 2018, Accepted 06 Dec 2018, Published online: 22 Jan 2019

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