Mouse repeated electroconvulsive seizure (ECS) does not reverse social stress effects but does induce behavioral and hippocampal changes relevant to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) side-effects in the treatment of depression.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for depression, but can have negative side effects including amnesia. The mechanisms of action underlying both the antidepressant and side effects of ECT are not well understood. An equivalent manipulation that is conducted in experimental an...

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Main Authors: Erin M van Buel, Hannes Sigrist, Erich Seifritz, Lianne Fikse, Fokko J Bosker, Robert A Schoevers, Hans C Klein, Christopher R Pryce, Ulrich Lm Eisel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5598988?pdf=render