The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is formed by continuous, closely connected endothelial cells, enveloped in the basal lamina, pericytes, and foot extensions of astrocytes. BBB has a vital role brain metabolism protects parenchyma from harmful agents present systemic circulation. Damage to an increase its permeability have important many neurodegenerative diseases. This paper aims review literature...

background :reproductive endocrine disorders and sexual dysfunction are common among men with epilepsy. we investigated sexual hormone serum levels among men with newly diagnosed epilepsy, before starting any antiepileptic drug (aed), and then after starting carbamazepine (cbz), to determine the role and effects of epilepsy versus cbz in creating reproductive endocrine disorders.   methods : in...