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Metabolic and Multi-Omics Biomarkers in Schizophrenia: Translational Advances and Clinical Challenges

Punita Manhas1
1 Department of Pharmacology, University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Rayat Bahra Professional University, Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India.

Published Online: March-April 2026

Pages: 458-464

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