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Inhibiting Effects of Theanine on Caffeine Stimulation Evaluated by EEG in the Rat

Takami KAKUDACentral Research Institute, Itoen Ltd.
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Ayumu NOZAWACentral Research Institute, Itoen Ltd.
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Tomonori UNNOCentral Research Institute, Itoen Ltd.
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Noritaka OKAMURADepartment of Medical Laboratory, Ehime College of Health Science
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Osamu OKAIDepartment of Physiology, School of Health Science, Kyorin University
Pages 287-293 | Received 11 Aug 1999, Accepted 09 Nov 1999, Published online: 22 May 2014

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