Abstract:Introduction:
Multiple pieces of evidence suggest that the elevated endogenous tPA (endo-tPA) levels in the brain after ischemic stroke are neurotoxic and contribute to the ongoing brain damage. The neurotoxicity of endo-tPA could be due to activation of apoptotic cell signaling processes, extracellular matrix degradation, or increase in permeability of the neurovascular unit. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of specific endo-tPA suppression on post-stroke brain injury and neu… Show more
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