Saikosaponin a Enhances Transient Inactivating Potassium Current in Rat Hippocampal CA1 Neurons
Saikosaponin a (SSa), a main constituent of the Chinese herb Bupleurum chinense DC., has been demonstrated to have antiepileptic activity. Recent studies have shown that SSa could inhibit NMDA receptor current and persistent sodium current. However, the effects of SSa on potassium (K+) currents rema...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/413092 |