Acta Med. 2008, 51: 223-228
https://doi.org/10.14712/18059694.2017.28
Protective Effect of Reversible Cholinesterase Inhibitors (Tacrine, Pyridostigmine) and EqBuChE against VX Poisoning and Brain Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition in Rats
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