Zebrafish larvae exposed to ginkgotoxin exhibit seizure-like behavior that is relieved by pyridoxal-5′-phosphate, GABA and anti-epileptic drugs

SUMMARY The etiology of epilepsy is a very complicated, multifactorial process that is not completely understood. Therefore, the availability of epilepsy animal models induced by different mechanisms is crucial in advancing our knowledge and developing new therapeutic regimens for this disorder. Con...

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Main Authors: Gang-Hui Lee, Shian-Ying Sung, Wen-Ni Chang, Tseng-Ting Kao, Hung-Chi Du, Tsun-Hsien Hsiao, Martin K. Safo, Tzu-Fun Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2012-11-01
Series:Disease Models & Mechanisms
Online Access:http://dmm.biologists.org/content/5/6/785