Animal models of the epilepsies

Volume: 14, Issue: 3, Pages: 245 - 278
Published: Jul 1, 1989
Abstract
The study of mechanisms of the epilepsies requires employment of animal models. Choice of a model system depends upon several factors, including the question to be studied, the type of epilepsy to be modelled, familiarity and convenience. Over 50 models are reviewed. Major categories of models are those for simple partial seizures: topical convulsants, acute electrical stimulation, cortically implanted metals, cryogenic injury; for complex...
Paper Details
Title
Animal models of the epilepsies
Published Date
Jul 1, 1989
Volume
14
Issue
3
Pages
245 - 278
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