Reversal of Caffeine-Induced Anxiety by Neurosteroid 3-Alpha-Hydroxy-5-Alpha-Pregnane-20-One in Rats

March 2005 in “ Neuropharmacology ”

Nishant S. Jain, Khemraj Hirani, Chandrabhan T. Chopde

Studysummary A neurosteroid can reduce caffeine-induced anxiety in rats.

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