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

MARTELLA, GIUSEPPINA;
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
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
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