Pathogenesis of Brain Edema and Investigation into Anti-Edema Drugs

Pathogenesis of Brain Edema and Investigation into Anti-Edema Drugs

Brain edema is a potentially fatal pathological state that occurs after brain injuries such as stroke and head trauma. In the edematous brain, excess accumulation of extracellular fluid results in elevation of intracranial pressure, leading to impaired nerve function. Despite the seriousness of brai...

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Main Authors: Shotaro Michinaga, Yutaka Koyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-04-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
aquaporin
blood-brain barrier
cold injury
cytotoxic edema
ETB receptor
fluid percussion injury
matrix metalloproteinase
vascular endothelial growth factor
vasogenic edema
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/5/9949

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