Neuropeptide Y and Related Peptides

C. Wahlestedt
Department of Neurology and Neuroscience
Cornell University Medical College
New York, New York;
current address
:
Astra Pain Research Unit
Laval
Quebec, H7V4A7
Canada.

Markus Heilig, MD PhD
M46 Addiction Center South
Huddinge University Hospital
S-14186 Huddinge
SWEDEN

markus.heilig@neurotec.ki.se


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published 2000