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The Potential Role of Store-Operated Calcium Entry (SOCE) Pathways in the Pathophysiology of Epilepsy and Migraine-Like Headaches in Patients with Neurocysticercosis

Journal: Journal of Neurology, Neurological Science and Disorders (Vol.3, No. 1)

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Page : 001-006

Keywords : Neurocysticercosis; Epilepsy; Headache; Migraine; Pathophysiology; Store-operated calcium entry; STIM1; Calcium signaling/homeostasis;

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Abstract

Cysticercosis is the most common helminthic disease of the nervous system in humans. The clinical presentation of neurocysticercosis (NCC) is nonspecific and can mimic a wide array of primary central nervous system (CNS) disorders, making its diagnosis a challenge especially in endemic areas. The pathophysiology of episodic CNS manifestations of NCC is not well understood. We support the hypothesis that mechanisms used by cysticerci to escape the host's immune system interfere with store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) pathways. This interference may modify brain excitability, leading to episodic manifestations like epilepsy and headaches.

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