Fast neutron irradiation deteriorates hippocampus-related memory ability in adult mice

Journal of Veterinary Science

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 1-6

  Yang, Miyoung ^a   Kim, Hwanseong ^a   Kim, Juhwan ^a   Kim, Sung Ho ^a   Kim, Jong Choon ^a   Bae, Chun Sik ^a   Kim, Joong Sun ^b   Shin, Taekyun ^c   Moon, Changjong ^a  

^a Chonnam National University   (South Korea)

^b Dongnam Institute of Radiological and Medical Science   (South Korea)

^c Jeju National University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

fast neutron; hippocampus; learning and memory; neurogenesis

Indexed keywords

MURINAE; MUS;

EID: 84860739207     PISSN: 1229845X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2012.13.1.1     Document Type: Article

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