Author： Canseven Ayse Keski˙l Zuhal Aktuna Keski˙l Semih Seyhan Nesrin
Publisher： Informa Healthcare
ISSN： 1362-3095
Source： International Journal of Radiation Biology, Vol.83, Iss.4, 2007-01, pp. : 231-235
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Abstract
Purpose: To investigate whether pre- and post-drug magnetic field (MF) exposure of 50 Hz, 0.2 mT has any significant effect on pentylenetetrazol (PTZ)-induced seizures in mice. Material and methods: MF was generated by a pair of Helmholtz coils. Seizures were induced by PTZ injection intraperitoneally (i.p.) at a dose of 60 mg/kg. A total of 48 locally bred adult female mice 25 - 35 g in weight were used. Latency to seizure, total seizure duration, and mortality were recorded for each mouse. Results: Neither pre- nor post-drug exposure to a 50 Hz, 0.2 mT MF was found to have any effect on PTZ-induced epileptic seizures or mortality rates in mice. Conclusion: The present study failed to provide any support for a therapeutic potential of a 50 Hz, 0.2 mT MF for epilepsy.
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