Neuroprotective effect of inhaled nitric oxide on excitotoxic-induced brain damage in neonatal rat.

BACKGROUND: Inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) is one of the most promising therapies used in neonates. However, little information is known about its impact on the developing brain submitted to excitotoxic challenge. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: We investigated here the effect of iNO in a neonatal model...

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Main Authors: Julien Pansiot, Gauthier Loron, Paul Olivier, Romain Fontaine, Christiane Charriaut-Marlangue, Jean-Christophe Mercier, Pierre Gressens, Olivier Baud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2879374?pdf=render