Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 171, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7 , February 2006

Mast cells modulate maintained neuronal activity in the thalamus in vivo

  • Péter Kovács

      Affiliations

    • University of Pécs, Department of Experimental Zoology and Neurobiology, 6 Ifjúság str., H-7624, Pécs, Hungary
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  • István Hernádi

      Affiliations

    • University of Pécs, Department of Experimental Zoology and Neurobiology, 6 Ifjúság str., H-7624, Pécs, Hungary
    • University of Cambridge, Department of Anatomy, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3DY, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Márta Wilhelm

      Affiliations

    • University of Pécs, Institute of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, 6 Ifjúság str., H-7624, Pécs, Hungary

Received 22 April 2005 ,Accepted 15 July 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2005.07.026

Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 171, Issue 1 , Pages 1-7 , February 2006

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