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Tiulganova D.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Nasaev Sh.Sh.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Chugreev I.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Rodionova M.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Zavyalov G.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Mechanisms of ketogenic diet action

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Tiulganova D.A., Nasaev Sh.Sh., Chugreev I.A., Rodionova M.A., Zavyalov G.A.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2018;118(10‑2): 72‑75

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro201811810272

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MECHANISMS OF KETOGENIC DIET ACTION
MECHANISMS OF KETOGENIC DIET ACTION

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Tiulganova DA, Nasaev ShSh, Chugreev IA, Rodionova MA, Zavyalov GA. Mechanisms of ketogenic diet action. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2018;118(10‑2):72‑75. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro201811810272

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Abstract:

The paper considers the necessity of using ketogenic diet and its efficacy in epilepsy. Direct and indirect effects of ketones on brain cells and molecular mechanisms of their action are discussed in detail.

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epilepsy
ketogenic diet

Authors:

Tiulganova D.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Nasaev Sh.Sh.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Chugreev I.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Rodionova M.A.

Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia

Zavyalov G.A.

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Moscow, Russia

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