Abstract |
To identify the roles of vesicular gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transporter (VGAT) in epileptogenesis and the recovery mechanisms in spontaneous seizure, we conducted a chronological and comparative analysis of VGAT expression. VGAT immunoreactivity was stronger in the seizure resistant group than that in the pre-seizure group of seizure sensitive (SS) gerbils. In 3 h postictal group, the density of VGAT immunoreactivity was significantly increased in the hippocampus, as compared to pre-seizure group. In 24 h postictal group, VGAT immunodensity had recovered to its pre-seizure level. In addition, VGAT immunoreactivity in the hippocampus was also increased by vigabatrin (GVG) administration. These results suggest that decreased VGAT expression in the SS gerbil hippocampus may affect epileptogenesis in this animal, and that the subsequent alteration in its expression induced by seizure and the administration of GVG may reflect a modulation of GABA release to alleviate seizure activity.
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Authors | Tae Cheon Kang, Sung Jin An, Seung Kook Park, In Koo Hwang, Jae Chun Bae, Moo Ho Won |
Journal | Neuroscience letters
(Neurosci Lett)
Vol. 335
Issue 3
Pg. 207-11
(Jan 02 2003)
ISSN: 0304-3940 [Print] Ireland |
PMID | 12531468
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Anticonvulsants
- Carrier Proteins
- GABA Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
- Membrane Proteins
- Membrane Transport Proteins
- Organic Anion Transporters
- Vigabatrin
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anticonvulsants
(pharmacology)
- Carrier Proteins
(drug effects, metabolism)
- GABA Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
- Gerbillinae
- Hippocampus
(drug effects, metabolism)
- Membrane Proteins
(drug effects, metabolism)
- Membrane Transport Proteins
- Organic Anion Transporters
- Seizures
(drug therapy, metabolism)
- Time Factors
- Up-Regulation
- Vigabatrin
(pharmacology)
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