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Brain Repair

Experimental Treatment Strategies, Neuroprotective and Repair Strategies in the Lesioned Adult CNS

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Brain Repair

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Bähr, M., Lingor, P. (2006). Brain Repair. In: Bähr, M. (eds) Brain Repair. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 557. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-387-30128-3_9

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