Central CB receptors in inflammation-driven neurodegeneration: dysregulation and therapeutic potential.

Neural Regen Res

Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Galway Neuroscience Centre, National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland.

Published: September 2016

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