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[On probable interference between thiamine and the cholinergic system. (Experimental study)].

G Gritti·E Manzin·G Manani·A Gasparetto
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G Gritti, E Manzin, G Manani, A Gasparetto. 1968. [On probable interference between thiamine and the cholinergic system. (Experimental study)].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5757017/

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