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pyruvic acid and Epilepsies, Myoclonic

pyruvic acid has been researched along with Epilepsies, Myoclonic in 2 studies

Pyruvic Acid: An intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
pyruvic acid : A 2-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is the 2-keto derivative of propionic acid. It is a metabolite obtained during glycolysis.

Epilepsies, Myoclonic: A clinically diverse group of epilepsy syndromes characterized either by myoclonic seizures or by myoclonus in association with other seizure types. Myoclonic epilepsy syndromes are divided into three subtypes based on etiology: familial, cryptogenic, and symptomatic.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The disorders causing myoclonus have been compared to those in which myoclonus has been reported."2.37Myoclonus and mitochondrial myopathy. ( Hopkins, LC; Rosing, HS, 1986)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
van Hellenberg Hubar, JL1
Gabreƫls, FJ1
Ruitenbeek, W1
Sengers, RC1
Renier, WO1
Thijssen, HO1
ter Laak, HJ1
Hopkins, LC1
Rosing, HS1

Reviews

2 reviews available for pyruvic acid and Epilepsies, Myoclonic

ArticleYear
MELAS syndrome. Report of two patients, and comparison with data of 24 patients derived from the literature.
    Neuropediatrics, 1991, Volume: 22, Issue:1

    Topics: Biopsy; Child; Child, Preschool; Electroencephalography; Electromyography; Energy Metabolism; Enzyme

1991
Myoclonus and mitochondrial myopathy.
    Advances in neurology, 1986, Volume: 43

    Topics: Adolescent; Brain Diseases, Metabolic; Central Nervous System Diseases; Electroencephalography; Epil

1986