The role of trace elements in the pathogenesis and progress of epileptic seizures
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Metallic elements participating in the processes like: oxidative stress, excitotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction or protein aggregation may lead to the atrophy and death of neurons in case of some neurodegenerative disorders [2-4]. Because epileptic seizures induce neurodegeneration in selected areas of brain it is suspected that metals may be involved in the pathogenesis and progress of epilepsy as well [5].
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