It is now 30 years since the beginning of intensive efforts to understand the neurotransmitter biochemistry of dementia as exemplified by Alzheimer's disease and such studies have led to the development of rational treatment strategies, which are continuing to benefit patients. However, as studies b
Cholinergic nicotinic and muscarinic receptors in dementia of Alzheimer, Parkinson and Lewy body types
β Scribed by E. K. Perry; C. J. Smith; J. A. Court; R. H. Perry
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1990
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 631 KB
- Volume
- 2
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-1463
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