The role of the locus coeruleus noradrenergic system in seizures and epilepsy Ghent University
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder affecting upwards of 1% of the population, of which one in three patients do not respond to available antiepileptic medication. This can be at least partially attributed to a poor understanding of mechanisms underlying seizures and epilepsy. In recent experiments, my colleagues and I have gathered compelling evidence that hippocampal seizures are associated with a temporary strong release of ...