Dysregulation of ion fluxes in bipolar affective disorder.

Acta Neuropsychiatr

2Department of Psychiatry, University of Freiburg,Freiburg,Germany.

Published: September 2000

Bipolar disorder has attracted numerous research from different neurobiological angles. This review will summarize selected findings focusing on the role of disturbed transmem-braneous ion fluxes. Several mood stabilizers exhibit a distinct profile including effects on sodium, calcium and potassium conductance. In summary, some decisive mechanisms of action as calcium antagonism and modulation of potassium currents may play a crucial role in the success of any given mood stabilizer in bipolar disorder.

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