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- noun biochemistry A
potassium channel blocker ; atoxic ,tremorgenic indole alkaloid produced by Penicillium paxilli.
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In the current study, Barth tested this theory by blocking the ion channels using a BK-channel antagonist called paxilline.
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According to Barth, the next steps will be to further investigate paxilline to see whether it is an effective anticonvulsant treatment for multiple types of seizures.
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Using an experimental model for epilepsy, Barth asked whether paxilline could reduce or prevent experimentally induced seizures, as it could normalize aberrant brain activity induced by previous seizures.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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In the current study, Barth tested this theory by blocking the ion channels using a BK-channel antagonist called paxilline.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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According to Barth, the next steps will be to further investigate paxilline to see whether it is an effective anticonvulsant treatment for multiple types of seizures.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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Using an experimental model for epilepsy, Barth asked whether paxilline could reduce or prevent experimentally induced seizures, as it could normalize aberrant brain activity induced by previous seizures.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2009
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