Repeated intracerebroventricular infusion of nicotine prevents kainate-induced neurotoxicity by activating the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor.

Shin, Eun-Joo

Repeated intracerebroventricular infusion of nicotine prevents kainate-induced neurotoxicity by activating the alpha7 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. [electronic resource] - Epilepsy research Mar 2007 - 292-8 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0920-1211

10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2006.11.004 doi


Animals
Bungarotoxins--pharmacology
DNA--metabolism
Dihydro-beta-Erythroidine--pharmacology
Hippocampus--drug effects
Injections, Intraventricular
Kainic Acid
Kindling, Neurologic
Male
Mecamylamine--pharmacology
Neuroprotective Agents--pharmacology
Nicotine--administration & dosage
Nicotinic Antagonists--pharmacology
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Receptors, Nicotinic--drug effects
Seizures--chemically induced
Transcription Factor AP-1--metabolism
alpha7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor