Nervous System of Periplaneta americana Cockroach as a Model in Toxinological Studies: A Short Historical and Actual View

Nervous system of Periplaneta americana cockroach is used in a wide range of pharmacological studies, including electrophysiological techniques. This paper presents its role as a preparation in the development of toxinological studies in the following electrophysiological methods: double-oil-gap tec...

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Main Authors: Maria Stankiewicz, Marcin Dąbrowski, Maria Elena de Lima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Toxicology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/143740