P2X receptors as targets for the treatment of status epilepticus

Prolonged seizures are amongst the most common neurological emergencies. Status epilepticus is a state of continuous seizures that is life-threatening and prompt termination of status epilepticus is critical to protect the brain from permanent damage. Frontline treatment comprises parenteral adminis...

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Main Authors: David C Henshall, Miguel eDiaz-Hernandez, M. Teresa eMiras-Portugal, Tobias eEngel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
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ATP
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fncel.2013.00237/full