Administration of transforming growth factor-alpha reduces infarct volume after transient focal cerebral ischemia in the rat.

Justicia, C

Administration of transforming growth factor-alpha reduces infarct volume after transient focal cerebral ischemia in the rat. [electronic resource] - Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism Sep 2001 - 1097-104 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

0271-678X

10.1097/00004647-200109000-00007 doi


Animals
Basilar Artery--drug effects
Brain Ischemia--drug therapy
Carotid Arteries--drug effects
Cerebrovascular Circulation--drug effects
In Vitro Techniques
Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery--drug therapy
Male
Microcirculation--drug effects
Neuroprotective Agents--pharmacology
Rabbits
Rats
Rats, Sprague-Dawley
Transforming Growth Factor alpha--pharmacology
Vasoconstriction--drug effects