Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 567-571 , September 2008

GABABR1 (G1465A) gene variation and temporal lobe epilepsy controversy: New evidence

Received 3 January 2007 ,Revised 23 July 2007 ,Accepted 19 December 2007.

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doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2007.12.006

Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
Volume 17, Issue 6 , Pages 567-571 , September 2008

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