Twenty-first century antiepileptic drugs. An overview of their targets and synthetic approaches
Juan Domingo Sánchez, Jorge Gómez-Carpintero, Juan F. González, J. Carlos Menéndez
Abstract
The therapeutic use of the traditional drugs against epilepsy has been hindered by their toxicity and low selectivity. These limitations have stimulated the design and development of new generations of antiepileptic drugs. This review explores the molecular targets and synthesis of the antiepileptic drugs that have entered the market in the 21st century, with a focus on manufacturer synthesis.
Topics & Concepts
EpilepsyChemistryAntiepileptic drugPharmacologyNeuroscienceMedicinePsychologyInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationChemical Synthesis and AnalysisEpilepsy research and treatment