دورية أكاديمية
mTOR Inhibitor Therapy for Epilepsy Secondary to Tuberous Sclerosis
| العنوان: | mTOR Inhibitor Therapy for Epilepsy Secondary to Tuberous Sclerosis |
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| المؤلفون: | Ammirata, Heather A |
| المصدر: | Lynchburg Journal of Medical Science |
| بيانات النشر: | Digital Showcase @ University of Lynchburg |
| سنة النشر: | 2021 |
| المجموعة: | LynchburgCollege: Digital Showcase |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Tuberous Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Seizures, mTOR inhibitors, Everolimus, Sirolimus, Rapamycin, Neurology |
| الوصف: | Purpose: The purpose of this article is to review the novel use of mTOR inhibitors (everolimus, sirolimus) for the treatment of epilepsy secondary to tuberous sclerosis complex. Method: An advanced search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, combining keywords ‘tuberous sclerosis,’ ‘everolimus’ or ‘sirolimus’ or ‘rapamycin’ and ‘seizures’ or ‘epilepsy.’ Results: All studies reviewed concluded that everolimus therapy for the treatment of epilepsy secondary to tuberous sclerosis complex significantly decreases seizure frequency. At present, there is insufficient evidence to determine if rapamycin (sirolimus) is also efficacious. Conclusion: Epilepsy secondary to tuberous sclerosis complex has historically been managed with conventional antiepileptics that decrease neuronal hyperexcitability with poor efficacy for seizure control in tuberous sclerosis complex. Unlike conventional antiepileptics, mTOR inhibitors provide a unique mechanism of action through targeted treatment of the underlying pathology of tuberous sclerosis, mTOR overactivation. As a result of recent evidence, mTOR inhibitors are increasingly being used as a novel antiepileptic class for patients with tuberous sclerosis with resultant decreased seizure frequency. |
| نوع الوثيقة: | text |
| وصف الملف: | application/pdf |
| اللغة: | unknown |
| العلاقة: | https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/dmscjournal/vol3/iss3/8Test; https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1793&context=dmscjournalTest |
| الإتاحة: | https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/dmscjournal/vol3/iss3/8Test https://digitalshowcase.lynchburg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1793&context=dmscjournalTest |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsbas.DD210D6D |
| قاعدة البيانات: | BASE |
| الوصف غير متاح. |