Commonalities in epileptogenic processes from different acute brain insults: Do they translate?
The most common forms of acquired epilepsies arise following acute brain insults such as
traumatic brain injury, stroke, or central nervous system infections. Treatment is effective for …
traumatic brain injury, stroke, or central nervous system infections. Treatment is effective for …
[HTML][HTML] Astrocytes as guardians of neuronal excitability: mechanisms underlying epileptogenesis
QP Verhoog, L Holtman, E Aronica… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Astrocytes are key homeostatic regulators in the central nervous system and play important
roles in physiology. After brain damage caused by eg, status epilepticus, traumatic brain …
roles in physiology. After brain damage caused by eg, status epilepticus, traumatic brain …
Adenosine as a multi-signalling guardian angel in human diseases: when, where and how does it exert its protective effects?
The importance of adenosine for human health cannot be overstated. Indeed, this ubiquitous
nucleoside is an integral component of ATP, and regulates the function of every tissue and …
nucleoside is an integral component of ATP, and regulates the function of every tissue and …
Epilepsy and astrocyte energy metabolism
D Boison, C Steinhäuser - Glia, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Epilepsy is a complex neurological syndrome characterized by neuronal hyperexcitability
and sudden, synchronized electrical discharges that can manifest as seizures. It is now …
and sudden, synchronized electrical discharges that can manifest as seizures. It is now …
[HTML][HTML] ATP and adenosine—Two players in the control of seizures and epilepsy development
Despite continuous advances in understanding the underlying pathogenesis of
hyperexcitable networks and lowered seizure thresholds, the treatment of epilepsy remains …
hyperexcitable networks and lowered seizure thresholds, the treatment of epilepsy remains …
[HTML][HTML] Astrocytes as a target for therapeutic strategies in epilepsy: current insights
N Çarçak, F Onat, E Sitnikova - Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Astrocytes are specialized non-neuronal glial cells of the central nervous system,
contributing to neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission (gliotransmission). Astrocytes …
contributing to neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission (gliotransmission). Astrocytes …
The role of adenosine in epilepsy
L Weltha, J Reemmer, D Boison - Brain research bulletin, 2019 - Elsevier
Adenosine is a well-characterized endogenous anticonvulsant and seizure terminator of the
brain. Through a combination of adenosine receptor-dependent and-independent …
brain. Through a combination of adenosine receptor-dependent and-independent …
[HTML][HTML] Emerging roles of dysregulated adenosine homeostasis in brain disorders with a specific focus on neurodegenerative diseases
CP Chang, KC Wu, CY Lin, Y Chern - Journal of Biomedical Science, 2021 - Springer
In modern societies, with an increase in the older population, age-related
neurodegenerative diseases have progressively become greater socioeconomic burdens …
neurodegenerative diseases have progressively become greater socioeconomic burdens …
Purinergic signalling and neurological diseases: an update
G Burnstock - CNS & Neurological Disorders-Drug Targets …, 2017 - ingentaconnect.com
Purinergic signalling, ie ATP as an extracellular signalling molecule and cotransmitter in
both peripheral and central neurons, is involved in the physiology of neurotransmission and …
both peripheral and central neurons, is involved in the physiology of neurotransmission and …
Headache in people with epilepsy
Epidemiological estimates indicate that individuals with epilepsy are more likely to
experience headaches, including migraine, than individuals without epilepsy. Headaches …
experience headaches, including migraine, than individuals without epilepsy. Headaches …