Research Article

Modulation of c-Fos and BDNF Protein Expression in Pentylenetetrazole-Kindled Mice following the Treatment with Novel Antiepileptic Compound HHL-6

Table 3

Effect of HHL-6 on the duration and inhibition of seizure in scPTZ-induced seizure in mice.

GroupDoseOnset of jerks (sec)Rearing and falling (sec)

GI (Normal control)0.2 mL/kg00
GII (PTZ-control)90 mg/kg190640
GIII (Diazepam + PTZ)7.5 mg/kg00
GIV (HHL-6 + PTZ)20 mg/kg4600

The HHL-6 and diazepam were injected intraperitoneally 30 min before the administration of subcutaneous pentylenetetrazole (90 mg/kg) in their respective groups. Values are presented as mean for the duration of tonic seizure for 6 mice.