Abstract
Zonisamide is widely used as an antiepileptic drug. Two studies published recently in Experimental Neurology focus on the drug's neuroprotective effect. In the present commentary, we discuss the significance of their findings and aspects of zonisamide in neuroprotection.
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MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anticonvulsants / pharmacology*
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Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
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Antiparkinson Agents / pharmacology
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Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Isoxazoles / pharmacology*
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Isoxazoles / therapeutic use
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Neurons / drug effects
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Neurons / pathology
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Neuroprotective Agents / pharmacology*
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Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use
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Parkinson Disease / drug therapy
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Parkinson Disease / pathology
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Zonisamide
Substances
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Anticonvulsants
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Antiparkinson Agents
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Isoxazoles
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Neuroprotective Agents
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Zonisamide