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The Neurophysiological Effects of Diphenylhydantoin and Their Relationship to Anticonvulsant Activity

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Neuropharmacology and Behavior

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One of the most recent reviews of selected papers on diphenyl-hydantoin (DPH) lists 1712 references (Dreyfus Medical Foundation, 1975). Yet, most of the papers have as an opening remark: “Although DPH is the most widely used anticonvulsant, its mechanism of action is still unknown.”

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Ayala, G.F., Johnston, D. (1978). The Neurophysiological Effects of Diphenylhydantoin and Their Relationship to Anticonvulsant Activity. In: Haber, B., Aprison, M.H. (eds) Neuropharmacology and Behavior. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-3961-8_6

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