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Subtype-selective antagonism of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors by felbamate: insights into the mechanism of action.
The Journal of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics - 1 May 1999
Kleckner N W, Glazewski J C, Chen C C, Moscrip T D
Abstract excerpt
Felbamate is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and complex partial seizures that are refractory to other medications. Its unique clinical profile is thought to be due to an interaction with N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, resulting in decreased excitatory amino acid neurotransmission. To further characterize the interaction between felbamate and...
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