Propagation: prion-like mechanisms can explain spreading of motor neuronal death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis?
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Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry (ISSN No: 0022-3050) is published monthly by BMJ Publishing Group and distributed in the USA by Mercury International Ltd. as mailing agent. Periodicals postage paid at Rahway, NJ. POSTMASTER: send address changes to Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, Mercury International Ltd, 365 Blair Road, Avenel, NJ, 07001, USA. Editorial commentaries 1181 Propagation: Prion-like mechanisms can explain spreading of motor neuronal death in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis? S Kuwabara, T Yokota
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry
دوره 82 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011