CA1 pyramidal neurons’ membrane properties are altered during oxygen-glucose deprivation leading to increased excitability.
Excitatory synaptic transmission is increased during both oxygen-glucose deprivation and reoxygenation.
Excitatory postsynaptic current amplitude is unchanged indicating increased release and presynaptic mechanisms.
These mechanisms may represent key steps in the progression from ischemic insult to acute seizure in the neonatal brain.