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Antiepileptic Effect of Gap‐junction Blockers in a Rat Model of Refractory Focal Cortical Epilepsy

Karen E. Nilsen, Andrew Kelso, Hannah R. Cock

Epilepsia · 2006 · 85 citations · 25 references

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Abstract

Gap-junction blockers applied focally are effective at suppressing seizures and, as such, represent a potential new treatment for epilepsy. Development of focal treatment strategies is essential in this regard.

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