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The Application of In Vitro Models of Hypothalamic Function in Toxicity Testing

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In Vitro Toxicity Testing Protocols

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology™ ((MIMB,volume 43))

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The reader is referred to the previous chapter in which the background and rationale for monitoring hypothalamic function in vitro is discussed.

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  1. Department of Pharmacology, Charing Cross and Westminister Medical School, London, UK

    Glenda E. Gillies & Julia C. Buckingham

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  1. University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, UK

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Gillies, G.E., Buckingham, J.C. (1995). The Application of In Vitro Models of Hypothalamic Function in Toxicity Testing. In: O’Hare, S., Atterwill, C.K. (eds) In Vitro Toxicity Testing Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology™, vol 43. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/0-89603-282-5:95

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