The control of adult neural stem cell proliferation and cognition by valproic acid

Valproic acid (VPA) is extensively used for the treatment of epilepsy. This drug also functions as an inhibitor of histone deacetylase enzymes and causes the expression of growth arrest genes. It has been reported that mild to moderate cognitive impairments occur in adult patients taking VPA. This i...

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Main Author: Umka, Jariya
Published: University of Nottingham 2010
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.523458