Deletion of Mecp2 in Sim1-expressing neurons reveals a critical role for MeCP2 in feeding behavior, aggression, and the response to stress.

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• Publication year

  2008

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  Neuron

• Publication date

  2008-09-25

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine

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  DOI 10.1016/j.neuron.2008.07.030PMID 18817733PMCID PMC2597031
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