Date of Award
2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Clore, Amy
Area of Concentration
Biology
Abstract
Epilepsy is a condition with excessive neuronal firing in the brain leading to seizures. While various genetic mutations and treatment approaches are relevant to epilepsy, particular attention is given to how dysfunction of the gene Leucine-rich gliomainactivated protein 1 affects neural communication and promotes epileptic activity. Pharmacological approaches to treatments are analyzed. The ketogenic diet, a high-fat, low-carbohydrate dietary intervention, is also explored for its potential therapeutic role. Although further investigation is necessary, current insights suggest the ketogenic diet may significantly reduce seizure frequency, offering a promising direction for future treatment strategies, especially in patients who do not respond well to medications.
Recommended Citation
Mateo-Lopez, Adriana, "EPILEPSY CAUSES, DIAGNOSIS, AND TREATMENT, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS
ON LGI1-RELATED CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE USE OF KETOGENIC DIET
AS AN ADJUVANT THERAPY" (2025). Theses & ETDs. 6693.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/6693