2022
Current Review in Basic Science: Animal Models of Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Epilepsy
Nguyen LH, Bordey A. Current Review in Basic Science: Animal Models of Focal Cortical Dysplasia and Epilepsy. Epilepsy Currents 2022, 22: 234-240. PMID: 36187145, PMCID: PMC9483763, DOI: 10.1177/15357597221098230.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsFocal cortical dysplasiaFCD type IIAnimal modelsCortical dysplasiaMechanisms of epileptogenesisNumerous animal modelsElectroclinical featuresIntractable epilepsyType IIFCD subtypesFrequent causeCortical developmentPrevalent causeNovel therapeuticsEpilepsyEarly lifeGene mutationsClinical applicationCurrent reviewDysplasiaTechnical considerationsMTORBasic scienceCause
2008
GABAA receptors, anesthetics and anticonvulsants in brain development.
Henschel O, Gipson KE, Bordey A. GABAA receptors, anesthetics and anticonvulsants in brain development. CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets 2008, 7: 211-24. PMID: 18537647, PMCID: PMC2557552, DOI: 10.2174/187152708784083812.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsGABAergic drugsBrain developmentLong-term cognitive deficitsMain inhibitory neurotransmitterFunction of GABANeonatal periodInhibitory neurotransmitterGABAA receptorsMature brainNeuronal excitabilitySide effectsCognitive deficitsClinical perspectiveGABACNS developmentReceptorsReceptor propertiesDrugsAnticonvulsantsAnestheticsBasic scienceReviewSedativesExcitabilityNeurotransmitters