Habenular molecular targets for depression, impulsivity, and addiction
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Habenular molecular targets for depression, impulsivity, and addiction
Keywords: Habenula; NMDA receptor; addiction; cannabinoid receptor 1; depression; impulsivity; ketamine; mu opioid receptor; nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.
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