Computational models of neuron-astrocyte interaction in epilepsy

V Volman, M Bazhenov, TJ Sejnowski - Frontiers in computational …, 2012 - frontiersin.org
Astrocytes actively shape the dynamics of neurons and neuronal ensembles by affecting
several aspects critical to neuronal function, such as regulating synaptic plasticity …

Optogenetic reporters: Fluorescent protein-based genetically encoded indicators of signaling and metabolism in the brain

M Tantama, YP Hung, G Yellen - Progress in brain research, 2012 - Elsevier
Fluorescent protein technology has evolved to include genetically encoded biosensors that
can monitor levels of ions, metabolites, and enzyme activities as well as protein …

Traumatic alterations in GABA signaling disrupt hippocampal network activity in the developing brain

V Dzhala, G Valeeva, J Glykys… - Journal of …, 2012 - Soc Neuroscience
Severe head trauma causes widespread neuronal shear injuries and acute seizures.
Shearing of neural processes might contribute to seizures by disrupting the transmembrane …

Pyramidal cells accumulate chloride at seizure onset

KP Lillis, MA Kramer, J Mertz, KJ Staley… - Neurobiology of disease, 2012 - Elsevier
Seizures are thought to originate from a failure of inhibition to quell hyperactive neural
circuits, but the nature of this failure remains unknown. Here we combine high-speed two …

Roles of aldosterone and oxytocin in abnormalities caused by sevoflurane anesthesia in neonatal rats

W Cao, C Pavlinec, N Gravenstein… - The Journal of the …, 2012 - pubs.asahq.org
Background The authors sought to determine whether subjects with pathophysiological
conditions that are characterized by increased concentrations of aldosterone have …

Rapamycin down-regulates KCC2 expression and increases seizure susceptibility to convulsants in immature rats

X Huang, J McMahon, J Yang, D Shin, Y Huang - Neuroscience, 2012 - Elsevier
Seizure susceptibility to neurological insults, including chemical convulsants, is age-
dependent and most likely reflective of overall differences in brain excitability. The molecular …

Kainate and Temporal Lobe Epilepsies

Y Ben-Ari - Jasper's basic mechanisms of the epilepsies, 2012 - books.google.com
At the end of July 2010, there were 10,168 references under “kainic acid” and 5149
references under “kainic acid AND neurons” in PubMed. The first reference to kainate1 …

Neonatal seizures

DM Olson - NeoReviews, 2012 - publications.aap.org
Neonatal seizures are a common problem encountered or suspected by those caring for
neonates. The estimated incidence of newborns affected is between 0.1% to 0.5%. Because …

[HTML][HTML] Neonatal seizures and neuronal transmembrane ion transport

KT Kahle, KJ Staley - 2012 - europepmc.org
Neonatal seizures are a common problem inadequately treated with standard GABAergic
anticonvulsants. Understanding how the ontogeny of neuronal cation/chloride cotransporter …

Neonatal seizures

R Pressler - Introduction to Epilepsy, 2012 - books.google.com
The term epileptic encephalopathy is not a disease or syndrome designation, but can be
useful when used judiciously. Here it refers to diverse disorders of the brain manifest as the …