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Effects of ethanol on the development of genetically determined epilepsies in rats.
International journal of developmental neuroscience : the official journal of the International Society for Developmental Neuroscience - 1 Nov 2008
Russo Emilio, Citraro Rita, De Fazio Salvatore, Torcasio Giovanni, De Sarro Giovambattista, Di Paola Eugenio Donato
Abstract excerpt
In the present study, we provide evidences for a differential effect of perinatal alcohol exposure with a direct correlation to the genetic background on the development of seizures. Ethanol (EtOH) is a widely used psychoactive substance that exerts its action by affecting multiple targets in the central nervous system. EtOH is known to interact with almost all identified neurotransmitters although its effects on...
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