Recent Advances in Epilepsy Research
Epilepsy research has entered an exciting phase as advances in molecular analysis have supplemented in vitro and in vivo electrophysiologic and phenotypic characterization. Recent Advances in Epilepsy Research sets forth a series of chapter reviews by researchers involved in these advances. This vol...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2004, 2004
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2004 |
| Series: | Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Genetic Approaches to Studying Mouse Models of Human Seizure Disorders
- 2. Integrins, Synaptic Plasticity and Epileptogenesis
- 3. The Role of Bdnf in Epilepsy and Other Diseases of the Mature Nervous System
- 4. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Vegf) in Seizures: A Double-Edged Sword
- 5. Plasticity Mechanisms Underlying mGlur-Induced Epileptogenesis
- 6. Role of the Gaba Transporter in Epilepsy
- 7. Gaba and Its Receptors in Epilepsy
- 8. Role of the Depolarizing Gaba Response in Epilepsy
- 9. Gap Junctions, Fast Oscillations and the Initiation of Seizures
- 10. Functional Role of Proinflammatory and Anti-Inflammatory Cytokines in Seizures
- 11. Using the Immune System to Target Epilepsy
- 12. Cortical Dysplasiaand Epilepsy: Animal Models
- 13. Malformations of Cortical Development: Molecular Pathogenesis and Experimental Strategies
- 14. Functional Implications of Seizure-Induced Neurogenesis
- 15. Febrile Seizures and Mechanisms of Epileptogenesis: Insights From an Animal Model
- 16. The Tetanus Toxin Model of Chronic Epilepsy
- 17. Brain Stimulation as a Therapy for Epilepsy