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Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Modulates Neurotransmitter Release in the Substantia Nigra: Biochemical and Behavioural Outcome

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Marti, M., Manzalini, M., Bianchi, C., Heidbreder, C., Morari, M., Crespi, F. (2005). Nociceptin/Orphanin FQ Modulates Neurotransmitter Release in the Substantia Nigra: Biochemical and Behavioural Outcome. In: Bolam, J.P., Ingham, C.A., Magill, P.J. (eds) The Basal Ganglia VIII. Advances in Behavioral Biology, vol 56. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-28066-9_17

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