Citral Effects on the Expression Profile of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Inflammatory Cytokines in Status Epilepticus-Induced Rats Using the Lithium-Pilocarpine Model

• Published in: Journal of medicinal food
• Main Authors: Charret, Thiago S, Pereira, Mariana T M, Pascoal, Vinicius D B, Lopes-Cendes, Iscia, Cristina Rheder Fagundes Pascoal, Aislan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2021
• Subjects: epilepsy; cytokines; BDNF; lithium–pilocarpine

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders. About one-third of people with epilepsy are refractory to available treatments. Studies suggest that mechanisms linked to the immune response and inflammatory process are related to seizure disorders. Citral is a monoterpene found in the ess...