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Complement factor C1q mediates sleep spindle loss and epileptic spikes after mild brain injury.

ABSTRACT: [Figure: see text].

SUBMITTER: Holden SS

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8750918 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Complement factor C1q mediates sleep spindle disruption and epileptic spikes after mild brain injury

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