Molecular Biology of Serotonin Receptors

A Basis for Understanding and Addressing Brain Function

J. C. Shih, K. J.-S. Chen, and T. K. Gallaher
Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
School of Pharmacy
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California 90033.


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published 2000