European Neuropsychopharmacology
Volume 13, Issue 5 , Pages 321-325 , October 2003

Ginkgo biloba normalises stress-elevated alterations in brain catecholamines, serotonin and plasma corticosterone levels

Received 20 April 2002 ,Accepted 10 January 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/S0924-977X(03)00005-1

European Neuropsychopharmacology
Volume 13, Issue 5 , Pages 321-325 , October 2003

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