Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endogenous neurosteroid synthesis modulates seizure frequency.
- Journal:
- Annals of neurology
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Lawrence, Courtney et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Neurology · United States
Abstract
Inhibitory neurosteroids, molecules generated in glia from circulating steroid hormones and de novo from cholesterol, keep seizures in check in epileptic animals. They can enhance inhibitory transmission mediated by gamma-aminobutyric acid receptors and have anticonvulsant action.
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