Evaluation of the effects of erythropoietin and interleukin-6 in rats submitted to acute spinal cord injury

Evaluation of the effects of erythropoietin and interleukin-6 in rats submitted to acute spinal cord injury

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and erythropoietin (EPO) in experimental acute spinal cord injury (SCI) in rats. METHODS: Using standardized equipment, namely, a New York University (NYU) Impactor, a SCI was produced in 50 Wistar rats using a 10-g weight drop from a 12.5-...

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Main Authors: Alderico Girão Campos de Barros, Alexandre Fogaça Cristante, Gustavo Bispo dos Santos, Renato José Mendonça Natalino, Ricardo José Rodriguez Ferreira, Tarcísio Eloy Pessoa de Barros-Filho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Interleukin-6
Erythropoietin
Spinal Cord Injuries
Central Nervous System/Injuries
Rats
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