Substance P causes seizures in neurocysticercosis.

Substance P causes seizures in neurocysticercosis.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC), a helminth infection of the brain, is a major cause of seizures. The mediators responsible for seizures in NCC are unknown, and their management remains controversial. Substance P (SP) is a neuropeptide produced by neurons, endothelial cells and immunocytes. The current stu...

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Main Authors: Prema Robinson, Armandina Garza, Joel Weinstock, Jose A Serpa, Jerry Clay Goodman, Kristian T Eckols, Bahrom Firozgary, David J Tweardy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-02-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3276565?pdf=render

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