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Are biogenic amines involved in the mechanism of action of the tetrahydrocannabinols?

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Dagirmanjian, R., Hodge, H.C. Are biogenic amines involved in the mechanism of action of the tetrahydrocannabinols?. Agents and Actions 1, 46–48 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01977666

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