Substance-Related Disorders — Role of CYP2B6, CYP3A4, and MDR1 in the Metabolic Clearance of Methadone
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Role of CYP2B6, CYP3A4, and MDR1 in the Metabolic Clearance of Methadone in Human Subjects
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