The cerebral hyperaemia is one of the fundamental mechanisms for the central nervous
system homeostasis. Due also to this mechanism, oxygen and nutrients are maintained in …

Hippocampal sclerosis (HS) is a common pathology encountered in mesial temporal lobe
epilepsy (MTLE) as well as other epilepsy syndromes and in both surgical and post‐mortem …

This article introduces the special issue on “Blood–Brain Barrier and Epilepsy.” We review
briefly current understanding of the structure and function of the blood–brain barrier (BBB) …

Dynamic adjustments to neuronal energy supply in response to synaptic activity are critical
for neuronal function. Glial cells known as astrocytes have processes that ensheath most …

The blood–brain barrier (BBB) is a dynamic and complex system which separates the brain
from the blood. It helps to maintain the homeostasis of the brain, which is essential for …

Astrocytes are now viewed as key elements of brain wiring as well as neuronal
communication. Indeed, they not only bridge the gap between metabolic supplies by blood …

Epilepsy, affecting about 1% of the population, comprises a group of disorders of the brain
characterized by the periodic and unpredictable occurrence of seizures. Epilepsy is a major …

Hippocampal sclerosis (HS) is considered the most frequent neuropathological finding in
patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE). Hippocampal specimens of …

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) protects the vertebrate central nervous system from harmful
blood-borne, endogenous and exogenous substances to ensure proper neuronal function …

Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common form of focal epilepsies in adults. It is
often initiated by an insult or brain injury which triggers a series of alterations which …