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ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Brain imaging in methamphetamine-treated mice using a nitroxide contrast agent for EPR imaging of the redox status and a gadolinium contrast agent for MRI observation of blood–brain barrier function

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Pages 1-10 | Received 31 Jan 2015, Accepted 09 Apr 2015, Published online: 03 Jul 2015

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