Schizophrenia Research
Volume 44, Issue 3 , Pages 245-246 , 1 September 2000

Immune–biochemical interactions in schizophrenia

  • K Taylor

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Received 7 July 1999 ,Accepted 24 September 1999.

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Schizophrenia Research
Volume 44, Issue 3 , Pages 245-246 , 1 September 2000