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Weill Cornell Medicine

Aberrant signaling

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Aberrant signaling between neurons can result in epileptic seizures, which are characterized by bursts of high activity and can be detected by an electroencephalogram or EEG. Propofol may be able to restore normal EEG activity, mediated through inhibition of specific ion channels.

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Dr. Elizabeth Kim

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