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Synaptic pharmacology of barbiturates and benzodiazepines

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Haefely, W.E. Synaptic pharmacology of barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Agents and Actions 7, 353–359 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01969568

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