Alterations in neuronal calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis are believed to play an essential role in the generation and propagation of epileptiform events. Levetiracetam (LEV) and lamotrigine (LTG), novel antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), were tested on epileptiform events and the corresponding elevations in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) recorded from rat neocortical slices.

Intracellular calcium increase in epileptiform activity: modulation by levetiracetam and lamotrigine

PISANI, ANTONIO;
2004-01-01

Abstract

Alterations in neuronal calcium (Ca2+) homeostasis are believed to play an essential role in the generation and propagation of epileptiform events. Levetiracetam (LEV) and lamotrigine (LTG), novel antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), were tested on epileptiform events and the corresponding elevations in intracellular Ca2+ concentration ([Ca2+]i) recorded from rat neocortical slices.
2004
Esperti anonimi
Inglese
Internazionale
STAMPA
45
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Animals; Pyramidal Cells; Calcium; Dose-Response Relationship; Drug; Triazines; Bicuculline; Calcium Channel Blockers; Calcium Channels; N-Type; Rats; Calcium Channels; Patch-Clamp Techniques; Epilepsy; Rats; Wistar; Piracetam; Membrane Potentials; 4-Aminopyridine; Anticonvulsants; Male; Neocortex
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.0013-9580.2004.02204.x?sid=nlm:pubmed
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Pisani, Antonio; Bonsi, P; Martella, Giuseppina; De Persis, C; Costa, C; Pisani, F; Bernardi, Giorgio; Calabresi, Paolo
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