The Third Conference on Epileptogenesis aimed at discussing new and controversial issues in the area of epileptogenesis research in the format of a workshop. Epileptogenesis (the phenomenon by which a normal brain becomes epileptic, i.e. capable of producing spontaneous seizures) is a particularly integrative field of research, in which experimental data and clinical evidence are brought together, to provide insight into pathological plasticity phenomena and, more broadly, into the mechanisms of brain adaptation to environmental stimuli. In particular, seizure-dependent plasticity may contribute to the progressive course of epileptic encephalopathies. Identification of clinically relevant markers of plasticity would be an important step toward the development of new therapeutic approaches.
Third Conference on Epileptogenesis
SIMONATO, Michele;
2006
Abstract
The Third Conference on Epileptogenesis aimed at discussing new and controversial issues in the area of epileptogenesis research in the format of a workshop. Epileptogenesis (the phenomenon by which a normal brain becomes epileptic, i.e. capable of producing spontaneous seizures) is a particularly integrative field of research, in which experimental data and clinical evidence are brought together, to provide insight into pathological plasticity phenomena and, more broadly, into the mechanisms of brain adaptation to environmental stimuli. In particular, seizure-dependent plasticity may contribute to the progressive course of epileptic encephalopathies. Identification of clinically relevant markers of plasticity would be an important step toward the development of new therapeutic approaches.I documenti in SFERA sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
