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Focal stimulation of the brain by entirely extracranial means. An example of radiation controlled focal pharmacology

Journal Article · · Confin. Neurol., v. 35, pp. 50-62
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1159/000102827· OSTI ID:4404203

A method for focal stimulation of the brain by entirely extracranial means is presented. A focal x ray lesion of cortex was made that reduces the blood-brain barrier in that area. Then parenteral penicillin was administered. Penicillin is primarily confined to the vascular space by the blood-brain barrier in all parts of the brain except for some leakage into the brain at higher doses. An increased concentration of penicillin is created in the irradiated cortex. The penicillin creates a focal epileptic lesion in the irradiated area. This is an example of radiation-controlled focal pharmacology in the central nervous system. (auth)

Research Organization:
Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-010453
OSTI ID:
4404203
Journal Information:
Confin. Neurol., v. 35, pp. 50-62, Journal Name: Confin. Neurol., v. 35, pp. 50-62; ISSN CONEA
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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