Electroconvulsive stimulation transiently enhances the permeability of the rat blood-brain barrier and induces astrocytic changes.

In conclusion, ECS transiently enhances the permeability of the BBB, which may be accompanied by changes in astrocytic endfeet.
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Source: Brain Research Bulletin - November 29, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Ito M, Bolati K, Kinjo T, Ichimura K, Furuta A, McLoughlin DM, Suzuki T, Arai H Tags: Brain Res Bull Source Type: research