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Neuropeptide Y (Npy) and Npy Receptors in The Rat Pineal Gland

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Melatonin After Four Decades

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Mikkelsen, J.D., Hauser, F., Olcese, J. (2002). Neuropeptide Y (Npy) and Npy Receptors in The Rat Pineal Gland. In: Olcese, J. (eds) Melatonin After Four Decades. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 460. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-46814-X_13

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