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Possible role of bioaminergic systems in the respiratory disorders of Rett syndrome

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Genetic Basis for Respiratory Control Disorders

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Bissonnette, J., Hilaire, G. (2008). Possible role of bioaminergic systems in the respiratory disorders of Rett syndrome. In: Genetic Basis for Respiratory Control Disorders. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-70765-5_16

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