Abstract
Recent studies in animal models have focused on the role of cholinergic elements, mainly acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and the 'readthrough' acetylcholinesterase isoform (AChE-R), in seizures. A prospective double-masked study was conducted to assess the activity of AChE and AChE-R in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of 26 dogs post-seizure, 28 dogs with intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and 16 healthy dogs. AChE was also measured in the serum in the post-seizure and IVDD groups. The results showed no significant differences in CSF AChE among the three groups. AChE-R was not detected in any dog and AChE in the serum was similar between groups. This preliminary study provides new information on AChE and AChE-R in the CSF and sera of dogs following naturally-occurring seizures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 292-294 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Veterinary Journal |
Volume | 198 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was supported by a grant from the Ministry of Health in Israel.
Keywords
- Acetylcholinesterase
- Cerebrospinal fluid
- Dog
- Epilepsy
- Readthrough acetylcholinesterase