Acute inhibition of neurosteroid estrogen synthesis suppresses status epilepticus in an animal model
Status epilepticus (SE) is a common neurological emergency for which new treatments are needed. In vitro studies suggest a novel approach to controlling seizures in SE: acute inhibition of estrogen synthesis in the brain. Here, we show in rats that systemic administration of an aromatase (estrogen s...
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| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2016-04-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/12917 |