On the ictogenic properties of the piriform cortex in vitro

Purpose:  The piriform cortex (PC) is known to be epileptic‐prone and it may be involved in the manifestation of limbic seizures. Herein, we have characterized some electrophysiologic and pharmacologic properties of the spontaneous epileptiform activity generated by PC networks maintained in vitro.

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