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Journal of Cellular and Molecular Biology, Charles University 

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Fol. Biol. 2016, 62, 181-187

https://doi.org/10.14712/fb2016062050181

The Potential Role of Melatonin on Memory Function: Lessons from Rodent Studies

Rahimah Zakaria1, A. H. Ahmad1, Z. Othman2

1Department of Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
2Department of Psychiatry, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Received April 2016
Accepted May 2016

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