Vol. 2 No. 1 (1996)
Narrative Review

A Review of the Actions of D-cycloserine, a Putative Nootropic Agent, at the NMDA Receptor Complex-Associated Glycine Binding Site

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  • J.W. Allen, B.S.
J.W. Allen, B.S.
Georgetown University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26443/mjm.v2i1.699

Published 2020-12-01

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  • glutamate receptor,
  • d-cycloserine,
  • binding

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Allen J. A Review of the Actions of D-cycloserine, a Putative Nootropic Agent, at the NMDA Receptor Complex-Associated Glycine Binding Site. McGill J Med [Internet]. 2020 Dec. 1 [cited 2025 Oct. 27];2(1). Available from: https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/699

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