Transcriptional analysis of rat piriform cortex following exposure to the organophosphonate anticholinesterase sarin and induction of seizures

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Organophosphorus nerve agents irreversibly inhibit acetylcholinesterase, causing a toxic buildup of acetylcholine at muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. Current medical countermeasures to nerve agent intoxication increase survival if...

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Main Authors: Meyerhoff James L, Robison Christopher L, Lumley Lucille A, Spradling Kimberly D, Dillman James F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-07-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
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Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/8/1/83