Pharmacokinetics of Clozapine: An Investigate the Potential Molecular Mechanisms of Action

Subject Areas : Journal of Chemical Health Risks

Vajagathali M ¹ (Human Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamilnadu, India)
Iyshwarya B.K ² (Human Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamilnadu, India)
Ramakrishnan V ³ (Human Cytogenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam-603103, Tamilnadu, India)

Received: 2021-09-22 Accepted : 2021-11-20 Published : 2022-06-01

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