Neurosteroids as Endogenous Regulators of Seizure Susceptibility

    September 2002 in “ Epiliepsy currents/Epilepsy currents ”
    Larry S. Benardo
    Studysummary This study found that deoxycorticosterone-derived neurosteroids modulate GABA A receptor function and may influence stress-induced changes in seizure susceptibility by elevating seizure thresholds in animal models.
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