Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 81, Issue 2 , Pages 179-184 , August 2004

Prepulse inhibition in patients with non-psychotic major depressive disorder

Received 10 February 2003 ,Accepted 3 June 2003.

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Journal of Affective Disorders
Volume 81, Issue 2 , Pages 179-184 , August 2004

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