Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 215, Issue 1 , Pages 25-30 , 30 October 2009

NaV1.5 sodium channels in a human microglial cell line

Received 19 June 2009 ,Revised 20 July 2009 ,Accepted 20 July 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2009.07.009

Journal of Neuroimmunology
Volume 215, Issue 1 , Pages 25-30 , 30 October 2009