Effects of dipropylacetic acid on late components of the photically evoked potential and afterdischarge in rat

Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1978 Apr;8(4):501-4. doi: 10.1016/0091-3057(78)90092-8.

Abstract

The effects of dipropylacetic acid (DPA) on primary, secondary and afterdischarge waves of the photically evoked potential were examined. It was observed that DPA selectively attenuated late wave components and afterdischarge. A thalamic locus of action for these effects is postulated.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Evoked Potentials / drug effects*
  • Male
  • Pentylenetetrazole / pharmacology
  • Photic Stimulation
  • Rats
  • Valerates / pharmacology*
  • Valproic Acid / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Valproic Acid / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Valerates
  • Valproic Acid
  • Pentylenetetrazole